Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1461: 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
SB 1461 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.
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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 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“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 WLA, JDC.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-10-25 1:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
- The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Referred to WTL, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.