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)
Carried over to 2020 Regular Session.
Reported from WTL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 204) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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.
The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-19 1:15PM in conference room 229.
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| SB259_SD1 | PDF HTML |
| SB259 | PDF HTML |
| Document | Format |
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| Committee Report SB259_SD1_SSCR204 | PDF HTML |
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