Expands water quality testing duties for Hawaii's Department of Health to include private and commercial properties.

The bill expands the duties of Hawaii's Department of Health to include water quality testing in private and commercial properties. It authorizes the department to seek court orders for testing if there is a significant risk to public health. In emergencies, the department can impose penalties on property owners who unreasonably withhold consent. The bill also allocates funds for water quality testing and research, and mandates collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense for public health initiatives and emergency response planning.

Expands water quality testing duties for Hawaii's Department of Health to include private and commercial properties.

The bill expands the duties of Hawaii's Department of Health to include water quality testing in private and commercial properties. It authorizes the department to seek court orders for testing if there is a significant risk to public health. In emergencies, the department can impose penalties on property owners who unreasonably withhold consent. The bill also allocates funds for water quality testing and research, and mandates collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense for public health initiatives and emergency response planning.