HI SB1584 | 2023 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future SB1584

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-30 - Referred to WTL/GVO, JDC.
Pending: Senate Water and Land Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Establishes as null and void, any nondisclosure, confidentiality, or non-disparagement clause in any agreement entered into by any government agency, that prohibits employees of the government agency or other parties from disclosing to the public certain information pertaining to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. Declares as null and void, the 2023 Consent Order pertaining to the defueling and closure of the facility, proposed to be entered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Navy, and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Requires the EPA, Navy, DLA, and the State department of health to enter into a new consent order in conformance with certain requirements pertaining to transparency. Establishes that any person who discloses information on threats to public safety arising out of or related to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility shall be protected by all relevant existing laws.

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Title

Relating To Transparency.

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History

DateChamberAction
2023-01-30SenateReferred to WTL/GVO, JDC.
2023-01-27SenatePassed First Reading.
2023-01-25SenateIntroduced.

Same As/Similar To

SB1584 (Carry Over) 2023-01-30 - Referred to WTL/GVO, JDC.

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