Bill Text: HI HB1977 | 2018 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating To Flood Mitigation.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2018-04-16 - Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 609). [HB1977 Detail]

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1977

TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, 2018

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to FLOOD MITIGATION.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  (a)  The Hawaii emergency management agency shall develop a strategic regional flood plan that shall address flood mitigation, flood water retention, and flood diversion.

     The plan shall become effective on December 31, 2019.

     (b)  The agency shall submit to the legislature a written report of its progress in developing the plan, including any findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2019.

     SECTION 2.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Watershed; Flood Mitigation; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Plan

 

Description:

Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to develop a strategic regional flood plan.

 

 

 

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