Establishes a working group to assess water resources and streamline permits for affordable housing development in Hawaii.
The bill establishes a working group to evaluate Hawaii's water resources and streamline well permit processes to support affordable housing development. The working group will assess water system capacity, identify aquifer replenishment, and recommend rules for water allocation. It will also consider impacts of affordable housing on water usage and the role of the commission on water resource management. The working group will submit interim and final reports to the legislature, with the final report due before the 2026 regular session. The group will dissolve on June 30, 2026.
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