RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Summary
Transfers the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
Prefiled.
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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