SB2243Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Cesspools.
Introduced by Ronald Kouchi, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the deadlines for the upgrade or conversion of cesspools to Director of Health-approved wastewater system or connection of cesspools to a sewerage system. Requires priority 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected by 12/31/2050, and phases the deadlines for lower priority cesspools in later years. Requires the Director of Health, in consultation with the counties, to determine the prioritization level of all cesspools in the State.
Where it stands
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey, Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With Amendments · February 2, 2026
4
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | 2 | Yes |
| Dru Kanuha | 3 | Yes |
| Angus McKelvey | 6 | Yes |
| Kurt Fevella | 20 | Yes |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | 24 | Absent |
Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.
The committee(s) on HHS/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-02-26 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
The committee on AEN deferred the measure.
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey, Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.
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