HI SB2501 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 17 2020 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-02-20 - The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the definition of "variance" under water pollution statutes. Prohibits permits to be issued for continuing discharge of point source pollution into highest quality waters, except for temporary construction. Allows the director to grant a variance pursuant to chapter 342D. Provides that in all variance proceedings the burden of proof is on the applicant. (SD1)

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Title

Relating To Water Pollution.

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Roll Calls

2020-02-07 - Senate - Senate Water and Land: Passed, With Amendments (Y: 3 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2020-02-07 - Senate - Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments (Y: 4 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-02-20SenateThe committee on JDC deferred the measure.
2020-02-20SenateThe committee on CPH deferred the measure.
2020-02-14SenateThe committee(s) on CPH/JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-21-20 10:30AM in conference room 229.
2020-02-13SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPH/JDC.
2020-02-13SenateReported from AEN/WTL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2636) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPH/JDC.
2020-02-07SenateThe committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Kahele, Riviere, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, Nishihara.
2020-02-07SenateThe committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, K. Rhoads, L. Thielen, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ruderman.
2020-02-04SenateThe committee(s) on AEN/WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-20 1:30PM in conference room 224.
2020-01-23SenateReferred to AEN/WTL, CPH/JDC.
2020-01-21SenatePassed First Reading.
2020-01-17SenateIntroduced.

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