RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
What it does: Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund, to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, to provide financial assistance, including low-interest or forgivable loans, to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools. Appropriates funds for the establishment and hiring of a program management position and for the purposes of the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. (CD1) (official summary)
Question before the chamber: The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
A yes vote recommended passing HB 1618, which creates a Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund, with amendments setting a placeholder July 1, 2050 effective date and making technical edits. (AI-written)
The tally
Yes 3 · No 1 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted yes. 1 member voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Lynn DeCoiteD7No
The full roll (5)
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.