HI SB 2980
died on adjournmentRELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did HI SB 2980 pass?
No. HI SB 2980 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-30): Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.
What is HI SB 2980 about?
Establishes a Wastewater Technical Advisory Group to assist the Department of Health in a review of the Department's administrative rules and practices regarding wastewater systems and cesspools and in the development of proposed changes to make cesspool conversions more affordable. Requires report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for positions and hiring of a consultant to assist the Wastewater Technical Advisory Group.
Who sponsors HI SB 2980?
LEE, C. are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2980.
Description
Establishes a Wastewater Technical Advisory Group to assist the Department of Health in a review of the Department's administrative rules and practices regarding wastewater systems and cesspools and in the development of proposed changes to make cesspool conversions more affordable. Requires report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for positions and hiring of a consultant to assist the Wastewater Technical Advisory Group.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-23
- Latest action
- 2026-01-30 — Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- LEEprimary
- C.primary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-30
Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.
referral-committee
2026-01-26
Passed First Reading.
reading-1
2026-01-23
Introduced.
introduction
Versions
- SB2980Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1730
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