Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1989: RELATING TO WATER RETENTION.

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

Plain-language summary

HB 1989 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WATER RETENTION. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Adrian Tam (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nicole Lowen (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); Greggor Ilagan (Democratic); and 12 more.