Hawaii Senate Bill 2117 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on January 19 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-01-22 - Referred to CPH/AEN/WTL, WAM.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Establishes the cesspool compliance grant program for low and moderate income cesspool owners to mitigate the costs of upgrading to septic or other advanced treatment systems or connecting to sewers. Provides funds for grants by requiring the director of health to propose cesspool operating fees by rule by June 30, 2020. Authorizes the department to order cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected to sewerage systems by July 1, 2028, in specific areas that are needed for protecting public health and the environment. Requires the director to establish a program on nonpoint source pollution and cesspool outreach and assistance. Appropriates funds.

Relating To Water Pollution.

Sen. Mike Gabbard [D]	Sen. Breene Harimoto [D]	Sen. Lorraine Inouye [D]	Sen. Karl Rhoads [D]
Sen. Stanley Chang [D]	Sen. William Espero [D]	Sen. Gil Keith-agaran [D]	Sen. Donna Kim [D]
Sen. Clarence Nishihara [D]	Sen. Gil Riviere [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2018-01-22	Senate	Referred to CPH/AEN/WTL, WAM.
2018-01-19	Senate	Passed First Reading.
2018-01-19	Senate	Introduced.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2117&year=2018
Text	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/SB2117_.HTM