HI SB 2164
died on adjournmentRELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did HI SB 2164 pass?
No. HI SB 2164 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 (2026-01-26): Referred to WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC.
What is HI SB 2164 about?
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to incorporate into their assessment process the possession of dam liability insurance or the active seeking of dam liability insurance by private dam owners, as part of their valid mitigation measures, in conjunction with approved modifications or repairs. Prohibits the DLNR from classifying a dam as high hazard based only on its engineering risk assessment results. Authorizes the DLNR to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage. Authorizes the DLNR to consider a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Shifts the burden of proof to the DLNR to find that a dam is categorized as high-hazard. Establishes additional requirements for the DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program.
Who sponsors HI SB 2164?
RICHARDS, MCKELVEY are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2164, joined by 2 cosponsors.
Description
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to incorporate into their assessment process the possession of dam liability insurance or the active seeking of dam liability insurance by private dam owners, as part of their valid mitigation measures, in conjunction with approved modifications or repairs. Prohibits the DLNR from classifying a dam as high hazard based only on its engineering risk assessment results. Authorizes the DLNR to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage. Authorizes the DLNR to consider a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Shifts the burden of proof to the DLNR to find that a dam is categorized as high-hazard. Establishes additional requirements for the DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-21
- Latest action
- 2026-01-26 — Referred to WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- RICHARDSprimary
- MCKELVEYprimary
- Fukunagacosponsor
- San Buenaventuracosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-26
Referred to WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC.
referral-committee
2026-01-21
Introduced and passed First Reading.
introduction,reading-1
2026-01-14
Pending Introduction.
Versions
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Documents
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Related bills
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