HawaiiRELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
What it does
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to incorporate into their assessment process the possession of dam insurance or the active seeking of dam insurance by private dam owners, as part of their valid mitigation strategies, in conjunction with approved modifications or repairs. 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.
More detail
Shifts the burden of proof to the DLNR to find that a dam is categorized as high-risk. Establishes additional requirements for the DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 21Re-Referred to WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC.Latest
- 2025
- Dec 8Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.Minor
- Jan 21Referred to WTL/CPN, WAM/JDC.Minor
- Jan 17Introduced.Minor
- Jan 17Passed First Reading.Introduced