Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB946 Compare Versions

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1		-	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 946 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 S.D. 2 STATE OF HAWAII H.D. 3 A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
	1	+	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 946 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 S.D. 2 STATE OF HAWAII H.D. 2 A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3		THE SENATE S.B. NO. 946
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7	7		THE SENATE
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13	13		THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
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31	31		A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37		RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
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43	43		BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47		-	SECTION 1. Section 342D-50.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows: "[[]§342D-50.5[] Treated] Wastewater or raw sewage; prohibition. (a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no person[, including any public body,] or treatment plant shall discharge any [treated] wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026; provided that this section shall not apply to a [sewage] person or treatment plant that[: (1) Utilizes sewage to produce clean energy pursuant to section 196-10.5; and (2) Is] is in compliance with this chapter, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, or a permit or variance issued by the director. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to: (1) Prohibit the use of reclaimed or recycled water for a beneficial purpose as provided by law; or (2) Allow the discharge of [treated] wastewater or raw sewage into state waters in violation of any federal statute, rule, or regulation." SECTION 2. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date. SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect ~~upon its approval~~.
	47	+	SECTION 1. Section 342D-50.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows: "[[]§342D-50.5[] Treated] Wastewater or raw sewage; prohibition. (a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no person[, including any public body,] or treatment plant shall discharge any [treated] wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026; provided that this section shall not apply to a [sewage] person or treatment plant that[: (1) Utilizes sewage to produce clean energy pursuant to section 196-10.5; and (2) Is] is in compliance with this chapter, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, or a permit or variance issued by the director. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to: (1) Prohibit the use of reclaimed or recycled water for a beneficial purpose as provided by law; or (2) Allow the discharge of [treated] wastewater or raw sewage into state waters in violation of any federal statute, rule, or regulation." SECTION 2. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date. SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
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49	49		SECTION 1. Section 342D-50.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
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51	51		"[[]§342D-50.5[] Treated] Wastewater or raw sewage; prohibition. (a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no person[, including any public body,] or treatment plant shall discharge any [treated] wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026; provided that this section shall not apply to a [sewage] person or treatment plant that[:
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53	53		(1) Utilizes sewage to produce clean energy pursuant to section 196-10.5; and
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55	55		(2) Is] is in compliance with this chapter, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, or a permit or variance issued by the director.
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57	57		(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to:
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59	59		(1) Prohibit the use of reclaimed or recycled water for a beneficial purpose as provided by law; or
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61	61		(2) Allow the discharge of [treated] wastewater or raw sewage into state waters in violation of any federal statute, rule, or regulation."
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63	63		SECTION 2. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
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65	65		SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
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67		-	SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect ~~upon its approval~~.
	67	+	SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
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69		-	Report Title: Wastewater; Raw Sewage; Treatment Plants; Discharge; Prohibition Description: Clarifies that the prohibition against discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/2026 includes treatment plants. ~~Repeals the exemption from the prohibition for treatment plants that utilize sewage to produce clean energy~~. (~~HD3~~) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
	69	+	Report Title: Wastewater; Raw Sewage; Treatment Plants; Discharge; Prohibition Description: Clarifies that the prohibition against discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/2026 includes treatment plants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) 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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77	77		Wastewater; Raw Sewage; Treatment Plants; Discharge; Prohibition
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83		-	Clarifies that the prohibition against discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/2026 includes treatment plants. ~~Repeals the exemption from the prohibition for treatment plants that utilize sewage to produce clean energy~~. (~~HD3~~)
	83	+	Clarifies that the prohibition against discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/2026 includes treatment plants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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91	91		The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.