Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB1212 Compare Versions

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1	1	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 1212 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 H.D. 1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO WATER NEUTRALITY. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 1212
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31	31	A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37	RELATING TO WATER NEUTRALITY.
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43	43	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47	47	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the concept of water neutrality was conceived at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa. While the definition of "water neutrality" has varied over the past twenty years, the term generally means a process that balances water use through reduced water usage and investment in projects that increase the supply of fresh water. The purpose of this Act is to establish and appropriate funds for a task force to develop a plan for Hawaii to be water-neutral by the year 2050. SECTION 2. (a) There is established within the commission on water resource management for administrative purposes the water neutrality task force. (b) The task force shall create a plan for Hawaii to become water-neutral by the year 2050. The water neutrality plan shall include plans to: (1) Reduce water usage; (2) Increase water reuse and water recycling; and (3) Increase the supply of fresh water. (c) The task force shall consist of the following members or their designees: (1) The chairperson of the commission on water resource management, who shall serve as the chairperson of the task force; (2) The deputy director for environmental health administration of the department of health; (3) The chairperson of the board of agriculture; (4) A member of the commission on water resource management with substantial experience or expertise in traditional Hawaiian water resource management techniques; (5) The chairperson of the house of representatives standing committee with primary subject matter purview over water and land; and (6) The chairperson of the senate standing committee with primary subject matter purview over water and land. (d) In addition to the members specified in subsection (c), the chairperson shall invite the following individuals to be members of the task force: (1) A director-level representative from a county agency with permitting or implementation authority over water reuse in that county; (2) A representative from a public agency with permitting or implementation authority over wastewater; (3) A representative of the Fresh Water Council of Wai Maoli: Hawaii Fresh Water Initiative; (4) The environmental program director of the Hawaii Community Foundation, or the director's designee; (5) The manager and chief engineer, or the manager's designee, from each county board or department of water supply; and (6) Any other individual whom the chairperson of the task force determines would provide a benefit to the task force. (e) Private members of the task force shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in the performance of their duties. (f) The task force shall consider the recommendations made by the water reuse task force established pursuant to H.C.R. No. 86, S.D. 1 (2018). (g) The task force shall submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026. The report shall include the water neutrality plan, findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation. (h) The task force shall cease to exist on June 30, 2026. SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2023-2024 to establish a water neutrality task force and water neutrality by 2050 plan. The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources for the purposes of this Act. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on June 30, 3000.
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49	49	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the concept of water neutrality was conceived at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa. While the definition of "water neutrality" has varied over the past twenty years, the term generally means a process that balances water use through reduced water usage and investment in projects that increase the supply of fresh water.
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51	51	The purpose of this Act is to establish and appropriate funds for a task force to develop a plan for Hawaii to be water-neutral by the year 2050.
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53	53	SECTION 2. (a) There is established within the commission on water resource management for administrative purposes the water neutrality task force.
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55	55	(b) The task force shall create a plan for Hawaii to become water-neutral by the year 2050. The water neutrality plan shall include plans to:
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57	57	(1) Reduce water usage;
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59	59	(2) Increase water reuse and water recycling; and
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61	61	(3) Increase the supply of fresh water.
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63	63	(c) The task force shall consist of the following members or their designees:
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65	65	(1) The chairperson of the commission on water resource management, who shall serve as the chairperson of the task force;
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67	67	(2) The deputy director for environmental health administration of the department of health;
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69	69	(3) The chairperson of the board of agriculture;
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71	71	(4) A member of the commission on water resource management with substantial experience or expertise in traditional Hawaiian water resource management techniques;
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73	73	(5) The chairperson of the house of representatives standing committee with primary subject matter purview over water and land; and
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75	75	(6) The chairperson of the senate standing committee with primary subject matter purview over water and land.
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77	77	(d) In addition to the members specified in subsection (c), the chairperson shall invite the following individuals to be members of the task force:
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79	79	(1) A director-level representative from a county agency with permitting or implementation authority over water reuse in that county;
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81	81	(2) A representative from a public agency with permitting or implementation authority over wastewater;
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83	83	(3) A representative of the Fresh Water Council of Wai Maoli: Hawaii Fresh Water Initiative;
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85	85	(4) The environmental program director of the Hawaii Community Foundation, or the director's designee;
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87	87	(5) The manager and chief engineer, or the manager's designee, from each county board or department of water supply; and
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89	89	(6) Any other individual whom the chairperson of the task force determines would provide a benefit to the task force.
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91	91	(e) Private members of the task force shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in the performance of their duties.
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93	93	(f) The task force shall consider the recommendations made by the water reuse task force established pursuant to H.C.R. No. 86, S.D. 1 (2018).
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95	95	(g) The task force shall submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026. The report shall include the water neutrality plan, findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation.
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97	97	(h) The task force shall cease to exist on June 30, 2026.
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99	99	SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2023-2024 to establish a water neutrality task force and water neutrality by 2050 plan.
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101	101	The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources for the purposes of this Act.
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103	103	SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on June 30, 3000.
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105	105	Report Title: Water Neutrality; Commission on Water Resource Management; Task Force; Plan; Appropriation Description: Establishes the water neutrality task force to develop a plan for Hawaii to become water-neutral by the year 2050. Requires the task force to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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113	113	Water Neutrality; Commission on Water Resource Management; Task Force; Plan; Appropriation
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119	119	Establishes the water neutrality task force to develop a plan for Hawaii to become water-neutral by the year 2050. Requires the task force to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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127	127	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.