Hawaii HB2434 establishes a framework for prioritizing county and subdivision access to water licenses and ensuring public trust uses are protected.

Hawaii HB2434 amends state law to prioritize county and subdivision access to water licenses, ensuring these entities have the opportunity to enter into intergovernmental agreements for water resources. The bill mandates that the Department of Land and Natural Resources notify counties and their subdivisions before considering any water license application, offering them a chance to respond within ninety days. If a county or subdivision responds timely and meets requirements, the department must enter into an intergovernmental agreement.

Hawaii HB2434 establishes a framework for prioritizing county and subdivision access to water licenses and ensuring public trust uses are protected.

Hawaii HB2434 amends state law to prioritize county and subdivision access to water licenses, ensuring these entities have the opportunity to enter into intergovernmental agreements for water resources. The bill mandates that the Department of Land and Natural Resources notify counties and their subdivisions before considering any water license application, offering them a chance to respond within ninety days. If a county or subdivision responds timely and meets requirements, the department must enter into an intergovernmental agreement.