STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 1391-24
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2024
RE: H.R. No. 187
Honorable Scott K. Saiki
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Second State Legislature
Regular Session of 2024
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Water & Land, to which was referred H.R. No. 187 entitled:
"HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES TESTING GRANT PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are thought to pose a serious toxicity risk to humans, organisms, and the environment. Your Committee further finds that these chemicals have been named "forever chemicals" due to the length of time they remain in the environment, which is a cause for serious concern. Your Committee finds that the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Testing Grant Program proposed by this measure would provide funding to assist local communities, businesses, and residents in Hawaii to obtain the proper testing services for PFAS detection.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water & Land that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 187 and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water & Land,
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____________________________ LINDA ICHIYAMA, Chair |
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