Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1210: RELATING TO WATER USE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1210 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WATER USE. Primary sponsor: Troy Hashimoto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to HHS/WLA, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management, as a condition for issuing permits, to require the use of dual line water supply systems in new residential and mixed-use developments located in designated water management areas. Authorizes those residential and mixed-use developments to be included in irrigation projects, as defined in chapter 167, HRS. Authorizes the Board of Agriculture to investigate and survey the availability of nonpotable water. Requires the Department of Health, Board of Agriculture, and the counties to update their rules, ordinances, to allow dual line water supply systems in residential and mixed-use developments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-Referred to HHS/WLA, WAM.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to HHS/WTL, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.