SB 503 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.

Summary
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to incorporate into their assessment process the possession of dam insurance or the active seeking of dam insurance by private dam owners, as part of their valid mitigation strategies, in conjunction with approved modifications or repairs. Authorizes the DLNR to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage. Authorizes the DLNR to consider a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Shifts the burden of proof to the DLNR to find that a dam is categorized as high-risk. Establishes additional requirements for the DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Re-Referred to WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC.
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to WTL/CPN, WAM/JDC.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
5 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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