Establishes a cesspool conversion section within the Hawaii Department of Health to facilitate the replacement of cesspools with sewerage systems.

The bill establishes a cesspool conversion section within the Hawaii Department of Health's wastewater branch. This section will manage state financing options, develop public outreach, inform cesspool owners of available assistance, manage grants, secure federal funding, and facilitate partnerships for cesspool conversions. The bill also establishes and appropriates moneys for three new full-time equivalent positions within the new section. The purpose is to replace cesspools, which harm public health and the environment, with more modern wastewater systems.

Establishes a cesspool conversion section within the Hawaii Department of Health to facilitate the replacement of cesspools with sewerage systems.

The bill establishes a cesspool conversion section within the Hawaii Department of Health's wastewater branch. This section will manage state financing options, develop public outreach, inform cesspool owners of available assistance, manage grants, secure federal funding, and facilitate partnerships for cesspool conversions. The bill also establishes and appropriates moneys for three new full-time equivalent positions within the new section. The purpose is to replace cesspools, which harm public health and the environment, with more modern wastewater systems.