SB 259

  • Hawaii Senate Bill
  • 2020 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Jan 18, 2019
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating To Offshore Drilling.

Abstract

Prohibits offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in state marine waters. Prohibits issuance of permits for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in state waters. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)

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Dec 01, 2019

Hawaii State Legislature

Carried over to 2020 Regular Session.

Feb 12, 2019

Senate

Reported from WTL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 204) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Senate

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

Feb 06, 2019

Senate

The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.

Feb 01, 2019

Senate

The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-19 1:15PM in conference room 229.

Jan 22, 2019

Senate

Referred to WTL, WAM.

  • Referral-Committee
Water and Land Ways and Means

Jan 18, 2019

Senate

Introduced.

Senate

Passed First Reading.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
SB259_SD1 PDF HTML
SB259 PDF HTML

Related Documents

Document Format
Committee Report SB259_SD1_SSCR204 PDF HTML

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