Hawaii State Legislature
2005 Legislative Session

HB1438

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Measure Title: RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Report Title: Water Pollution; Sediment
Description: Requires persons using mechanized equipment to move, grade, or grub soil to use precaution to prevent sediment from polluting state waters. Allows citizens to file civil action for water pollution violation. Increases fines from $25,000 to $40,000 per violation. Sets lower fine for income-producing farms.
Package: None
Companion:
Introducer(s): MORITA, SCHATZ
Current Referral:WLO/AGR, JUD, FIN

Date Status Text
1/27/2005HIntroduced and Pass First Reading
1/31/2005HReferred to WLO/AGR, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7

$ = Appropriation measure
ConAm = Constitutional Amendment