STAND. COM. REP. NO. -24
Honolulu, Hawaii
MAR27 , 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:
The purpose of this measure is to urge the Department of
Health to collaborate with the University of Hawaii to establish a
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Testing Grant Program.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure
from the Honolulu Board of Water Supply; Environmental Caucus of
the Democratic Party of Hawaii; Americans for Democratic Action;
and two individuals.
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.
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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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~O1 LINDA ICHIYAMA, Chair
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House of Representatives
The Thirty-second Legislature
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Record of Votes of the Committee on Water & Land
Bill/Resolution No.: Committee Referral: Date:
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D The committee is reconsidering its previous decision on the measure.
The recommendation is to: Pass, unamended (as is) C Pass, with amendments (HD) C Hold
C Pass short form bill with RD to recommit for future public hearing (recommit)
WAL Members Ayes Ayes (WR) Nays Excused
1. ICHLYAMA, Linda (C)
2. POEPOE, Mahina (VC) /
3. CHUN, Cory M. /
4. GANADEN, Sonny
5. HASHEM, Mark J. /
6. MIZUNO, May Besario /
7. MORIKAWA, Dee
8. TAKAYAMA, Gregg
9. SOUZA, Kanani
TOTAL(9) t:9 0
The recommendation is: Adopted LI Not Adopted
If joint referral, did not support recommendation.
te cro rn(s)
Vice Chair’s or designee’s signature:
Distribution: Original (White) — Committee Duplicate Clerks Office Duplicate (Pink) — HMSO