RELATING TO STREAM MAINTENANCE.

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Sponsor: TAKENOUCHI
Last action: 2025-12-08
Official status: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact amount of funding appropriated is not specified in the provided official source material.

Stream Cleaning Program in Honolulu

This bill establishes a two-year pilot program to maintain specific city-owned streams in Honolulu, with funding provided by the state.

What This Bill Does

Establishes a two-year stream maintenance pilot program for certain city-owned streams in Honolulu.
Requires regular inspections of these streams to assess their condition.
Allows clearing vegetation, debris, and blockages from the streams to prevent flooding.
Collects data on the effectiveness of cleaning activities in reducing flood risks.

Who It Names or Affects

The City and County of Honolulu Department of Facility Maintenance will implement the program.
Residents near Kapalama, Waolani, Pauoa, Nuuanu streams, and Alewa drainage canal may experience improvements related to flooding issues.

Terms To Know

Pilot Program: A small-scale test of a new idea or method before full implementation.
Appropriation: Money set aside by the government for specific projects or programs.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify the exact amount of funding appropriated.
It is unclear what actions will be taken if challenges arise during the pilot program's implementation.

Bill History

2025-12-08 D
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
2025-01-27 H
Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 4
2025-01-23 H
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2025-01-22 H
Pending introduction.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO STREAM MAINTENANCE.
Honolulu; Stream Maintenance Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
Establishes a two-year stream maintenance pilot program to be implemented by the City and County of Honolulu Department of Facility Maintenance. Appropriates funds.

Current Bill Text

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HB1276

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1276

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING
TO STREAM MAINTENANCE
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION
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There shall be established a two-year pilot program to conduct stream
maintenance activities.
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The pilot
program shall focus on the city-owned portions of the following streams:

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(1)
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Kapalama stream;

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(2)
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Waolani stream;

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Pauoa stream;

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Nuuanu stream; and

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Alewa drainage canal.

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(b)
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The city and county of Honolulu department of
facility maintenance shall implement the pilot program, which shall include:

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Regular inspection and assessment of stream
conditions;

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(2)
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Clearing of vegetation, debris, and other
blockages that may lead to flooding after heavy rains or other natural
disasters; and

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Data collection and reporting on the
effectiveness of the stream maintenance activities in reducing flood risks.

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SECTION
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There is appropriated out of the
general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of
$ or so much
thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so
much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 to implement the
stream maintenance pilot program pursuant to this Act.

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The sums

appropriated shall be expended by the
city and county of Honolulu department of facility maintenance for the purposes
of this Act.

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SECTION
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The city and county of Honolulu
department of facility maintenance shall submit a report to the legislature no
later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of
2028.
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The report shall include:

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A summary of activities conducted under the
pilot program;

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An assessment of the pilot program's
effectiveness in reducing flood risks;

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Any challenges or issues encountered during
implementation; and

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Recommendations for continuation,
modification, or expansion of the pilot program.

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SECTION 4.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Honolulu;
Stream Maintenance Pilot Program; Appropriation

Description:

Establishes
a two-year stream maintenance pilot program to be implemented by the City and
County of Honolulu Department of Facility Maintenance.
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Appropriates funds.

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