A bill to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize certain projects in the State of Hawaii.
(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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9018-9052)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9034-9035)
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9034-9035)
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Mr. Fortuno moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7830-7832)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 264.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7830-7831)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7830-7831)
Enacted as Public Law 109-70
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Cleared for White House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 109-70.
Became Public Law No: 109-70.