Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 656: RELATING TO WATER.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 656 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WATER. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Land and Natural Resources to install one hundred monitoring wells to collect data and map the migration of the Red Hill contamination plume.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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/AEN, WAM.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.