Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 36: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO A DESALINATION PLANNING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF DESALINATION FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE IS FEASIBLE.

Passed one chamber Last action April 2, 2025: Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).

Plain-language summary

SR 36 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE TO A DESALINATION PLANNING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF DESALINATION FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE STATE IS FEASIBLE. Primary sponsor: Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), KIDANI, Donna Kim (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dru Kanuha (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); Brandon Elefante (Democratic); Mike Gabbard (Democratic); and 6 more. 2 co-sponsors.