What's Being Discussed

The Maui County Council's Water and Infrastructure Committee will meet on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss one main item:

• Bill 1 (2026) — a proposed law that would change how the county handles water availability requirements when developers submit construction plans for new subdivisions. Currently, developers must first verify they have a long-term water supply before plans can be reviewed. This bill would allow developers to submit construction plans for review before that water supply is confirmed, though they do so at their own risk.
• A updated version of the bill (called CD1) has been proposed by the Committee Chair. This version clarifies that the water supply verification requirement cannot be used as a reason to delay the county's review of construction plans, and that both reviews can happen at the same time.

Decisions Expected

• The committee may vote to recommend the bill for first reading, with or without changes.
• The committee may also choose to set the bill aside (file it) without moving it forward.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Land developers and subdividers who build new housing or developments on Maui
• Homebuyers and residents concerned about water availability and new development
• Community members in areas where water supply is limited or uncertain
• Anyone interested in how Maui County manages growth and water resources

The meeting is open to the public in person in Wailuku or online via Microsoft Teams. Oral testimony is limited to 3 minutes per person.