Hawaii Water Resources Act of 2005

Bill: 109-s-264
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2005-02-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Authorization
Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Federal aid to water resources development
Government Operations and Politics
Hawaii
Infrastructure
Intergovernmental fiscal relations
Irrigation
Land transfers
Potable water
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Saline waters
Waste water treatment
Water conservation
Water supply
Water treatment plants

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: 
Hawaii Water Resources Act of 2005 - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of: (1) a project in Kalaeloa, Hawaii, to desalinate and distribute seawater for direct potable use within the service area of the Board of Water Supply, City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii; (2) facilities in Kealakehe, Hawaii, for the treatment and distribution of recycled water and for environmental purposes within the County of Hawaii; and (3) facilities in Lahaina, Hawaii, for the distribution of recycled water from the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility for non-potable uses within the County of Maui (authorizes the Secretary to acquire land for such facilities). Limits the Federal share to 25 percent of the total cost of any such project. Prohibits the use of funds provided by the Secretary for project operation and maintenance. 

action_date: 2005-03-10
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Hawaii Water Resources Act of 2005 - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of: (1) a project in Kalaeloa, Hawaii, to desalinate and distribute seawater for direct potable use within the service area of the Board of Water Supply, City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii; (2) facilities in Kealakehe, Hawaii, for the treatment and distribution of recycled water and for environmental purposes within the County of Hawaii; and (3) facilities in Lahaina, Hawaii, for the distribution of recycled water from the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility for non-potable uses within the County of Maui (authorizes the Secretary to acquire land for such facilities). Limits the Federal share to 25 percent of the total cost of any such project. Prohibits the use of funds provided by the Secretary for project operation and maintenance. Authorizes appropriations.

action_date: 2005-07-26
text: 
Hawaii Water Resources Act of 2005 - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of: (1) a project in Kalaeloa, Hawaii, to desalinate and distribute seawater for direct potable use within the service area of the Board of Water Supply, City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii; (2) facilities in Kealakehe, Hawaii, for the treatment and distribution of recycled water and for environmental purposes within the County of Hawaii; and (3) facilities in Lahaina, Hawaii, for the distribution of recycled water from the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility for non-potable uses within the County of Maui (authorizes the Secretary to acquire land for such facilities). Limits the Federal share to 25 percent of the total cost of any such project. Prohibits the use of funds provided by the Secretary for project operation and maintenance. Authorizes appropriations.

action_date: 2005-09-13
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 26, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Hawaii Water Resources Act of 2005 - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of: (1) a project in Kalaeloa, Hawaii, to desalinate and distribute seawater for direct potable use within the service area of the Board of Water Supply, City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii; (2) facilities in Kealakehe, Hawaii, for the treatment and distribution of recycled water and for environmental purposes within the County of Hawaii; and (3) facilities in Lahaina, Hawaii, for the distribution of recycled water from the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility for non-potable uses within the County of Maui (authorizes the Secretary to acquire land for such facilities). Limits the Federal share to 25 percent of the total cost of any such project. Prohibits the use of funds provided by the Secretary for project operation and maintenance. Authorizes appropriations.

action_date: 2005-09-21
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 26, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Hawaii Water Resources Act of 2005 - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of: (1) a project in Kalaeloa, Hawaii, to desalinate and distribute seawater for direct potable use within the service area of the Board of Water Supply, City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii; (2) facilities in Kealakehe, Hawaii, for the treatment and distribution of recycled water and for environmental purposes within the County of Hawaii; and (3) facilities in Lahaina, Hawaii, for the distribution of recycled water from the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility for non-potable uses within the County of Maui (authorizes the Secretary to acquire land for such facilities). Limits the federal share to 25 percent of the total cost of any such project. Prohibits the use of funds provided by the Secretary for project operation and maintenance. Authorizes appropriations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Became Public Law No: 109-70.
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Became Public Law No: 109-70.
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: Cleared for White House.
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7830-7831)
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7830-7831)
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 264.
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7830-7832)
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: Mr. Fortuno moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2005-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9034-9035)
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9034-9035)
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9018-9052)
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 46.
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 109-33.
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 109-33.
action_date: 2005-02-09
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S893-894)
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 109-70