SB3

Hawaii SB3 establishes a commission on water resource management to oversee water conservation and protection.

Hawaii SB3 creates a commission on water resource management to manage the state's water resources. The commission will identify areas threatened by saltwater intrusion, manage groundwater near the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, and formulate a statewide plan for water shortage periods. It will also establish an instream use protection program and set fines for water use offenses. The commission will have the authority to declare water shortages and issue emergency orders to protect water resources.