Hawaii State Legislature

Bill Status

HB1255

Generated on 8/13/2007 3:59:23 PM

Measure Title:
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS RELATING TO NATURAL DISASTERS.
Report Title:
Storm damaged dams; safety ($)
Description:
Appropriates funds ($2,000,000) to: (1) cover the costs of recovery and remediation efforts as a result of storms that occurred in February and March 2006; (2) stabilize and repair storm-damaged slopes, drainage ways, and drainage systems to restore functionality and prevent future damage; (3) hire consultants to: (A) determine the structural integrity of dams and reservoirs statewide; (B) assess potential immediate risks; and (C) recommend long-term plans to ensure dam safety; (4) investigate, review, and litigate legal issues related to dam and reservoir failures, issues, relating to the safety of dam and reservoir failures, and issues relating to the safety of existing dams and reservoirs; and (5) investigate and litigate, civilly and criminally, all issues relating to the Ka Loko dam breach of March 2006.
Package:
Governor
Companion:
SB1341
Introducers:
SAY (BR)
Current Referral:
WLH, JUD, FIN
Date Status Text
1/22/2007HPending introduction.
1/24/2007HIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/24/2007HReferred to WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4

$ = Appropriation measure
ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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