Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB699 Compare Versions

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1	1	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 699 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to environmental impact statements. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 699
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13	13	THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023
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31	31	A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37	relating to environmental impact statements.
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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. Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "§343- Department of agriculture lands; food production; exemption from environmental impact statements. The proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well and well appurtenances on lands leased from the department of agriculture shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter; provided that the land is used to support agriculture and food production." SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49	49	SECTION 1. Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
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51	51	"§343- Department of agriculture lands; food production; exemption from environmental impact statements. The proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well and well appurtenances on lands leased from the department of agriculture shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter; provided that the land is used to support agriculture and food production."
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53	53	SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
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55	55	SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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83	83	Report Title: Environmental Impact Statements; Wells; Department of Agriculture; Leased Lands; Food Production; Exemption Description: Exempts the proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well and well appurtenances on lands leased from the Department of Agriculture from the requirements of the environmental impact statements law, provided that the land is being used to support agriculture and food production. 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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91	91	Environmental Impact Statements; Wells; Department of Agriculture; Leased Lands; Food Production; Exemption
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97	97	Exempts the proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well and well appurtenances on lands leased from the Department of Agriculture from the requirements of the environmental impact statements law, provided that the land is being used to support agriculture and food production.
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105	105	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.