Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 509: RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 509 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES. Primary sponsor: David Tarnas (Democratic), Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Linda Ichiyama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.