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Next: the other chamber takes it up — committee first, then a vote.
In plain words
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Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules to prioritize priority level 1 and priority level 2 cesspools in any efforts undertaken to assist with cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection and provide guidance to property owners. Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawai ʻ i Cesspool Prioritization Tool to be updated as determined by the Department of Health. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires sellers to provide buyers with a cesspool disclosure form before the execution of a real estate purchase contract. Requires the Department of Health and Real Estate Commission to develop a standardized cesspool disclosure form by 11/1/2026. Establishes penalties.