Hawaii SB145 amends water shortage declaration procedures to include areas outside of designated water management zones.

Hawaii SB145 modifies the conditions under which the commission on water resource management can declare a water shortage and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. The bill allows the commission to declare a water shortage in areas outside of designated water management zones. It mandates the commission to publish notices of water shortages in newspapers and on its website, and to notify permit holders by mail and email. The commission can impose restrictions on water use during shortages and can take emergency actions if necessary.

Hawaii SB145 amends water shortage declaration procedures to include areas outside of designated water management zones.

Hawaii SB145 modifies the conditions under which the commission on water resource management can declare a water shortage and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. The bill allows the commission to declare a water shortage in areas outside of designated water management zones. It mandates the commission to publish notices of water shortages in newspapers and on its website, and to notify permit holders by mail and email. The commission can impose restrictions on water use during shortages and can take emergency actions if necessary.