DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE.

SR156

THE SENATE

S.R. NO.

156

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

SENATE RESOLUTION

designating the month of march 2026 as march4water month
in hawaii
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WHEREAS, water
is an essential resource for sustaining life, promoting public health, and
ensuring economic prosperity in Hawaii; and

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WHEREAS, aging
infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater faces a national
funding and upgrade gap of over $1,200,000,000,000 in the coming two decades,
necessitating sustained investment to protect municipalities from environmental
stresses; and

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WHEREAS, an
estimated 2,200,000 Americans lack access to running water, indoor plumbing, or
wastewater service, and as many as 12,100,000 to 19,200,000 households in the
United States currently lack affordable access to water services, imposing a
substantial burden on low-income families; and

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WHEREAS, Hawaii
employs approximately 2,600 plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters,
representing a vital segment of the State's skilled workforce dedicated to
maintaining the infrastructure necessary for clean water and sanitation; and

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WHEREAS, the
month of March provides a unique opportunity to align local efforts with global
movements, such as World Plumbing Day on March 11 and World Water Day on March
22, to highlight the sustainable management of freshwater resources worldwide;
and

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WHEREAS, the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials - the global
authority responsible for the Uniform Plumbing Code, which serves as the basis
for safe plumbing systems in Hawaii - established March4Water Month in 2023 to
advocate for secure and sustainable water systems through technical standards
and policy work, and is preparing to mark its centennial in 2026; and

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WHEREAS, March4Water
Month serves as a platform for communities to raise awareness about water
conservation, access to safe drinking water, and the importance of investing in
infrastructure; now, therefore,

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BE IT
RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii,
Regular Session of 2026, that in partnership with the International Association
of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675, March
2026 is designated as March4Water Month in Hawaii; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that this body encourages all Hawaii residents to participate in
activities and programs that promote awareness, education, and actions
prioritizing water as a vital resource for the State's future; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Governor; Director of Health; Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu; Mayors
of the Counties of Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai; Manager and Chief Engineer of the
Board of Water Supply of the City and County of Honolulu; Director of the
Department of Water Supply of the County of Maui; Manager-Chief Engineer of the
Department of Water Supply of the County of Hawaii; and Manager and Chief
Engineer of the Department of Water of the County of Kauai.

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title:
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March4Water
Month; Designated