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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2144: RELATING TO WATER RETENTION.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2144 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WATER RETENTION. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Referred to EDU, WAM.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Directs the University of Hawaiʻi School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology to conduct a study that identifies, analyzes, and evaluates possible methods to capture, retain, and store rainwater and storm water runoff for counties with a population of more than five hundred thousand. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Stanley ChangPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Carol FukunagaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate11
Mike GabbardPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate21
Tim RichardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Karl RhoadsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13
Joy San BuenaventuraCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Les IharaCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate10
Dru KanuhaCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate3
Angus McKelveyCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate6

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Referred to EDU, WAM.
  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.
  3. Pending Introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source