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2024 ENVIRONMENTAL BILLS
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Solid WastePolystyreneHB 1585nonePerrusoEEP, CPC2/08/24 9:30APassed w/ amendmentsProhibits State agencies from purchasing polystyrene food-service containers.
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Solid WasteEPR needs assessmentHB 1688SB2368LowenEEP, FIN2/08/24 9:30APassed w/ amendmentsFunds a needs assessment for a more circular system with less waste generation.
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Solid WastePFASHB 1896SB2427LowenEEP, CPC, FIN2/08/24 9:30APassed w/ amendmentsProhibits PFAS in food packaging and personal care products.
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Solid WasteC&D recycling HB 2101SB2436LowenEEP, CPC, FIN1/30/24 9:00APassed w/ amendmentsTurned into working groupRequires the State to consider the recycling of construction and demolition materials in competitive bidding.oppose
convert C&D to combustable fuel
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Solid WastePlasticsHB 2536NoneMartenEEP, CPC1/30/24 9:00APassed w/ amendmentsProhibits single-use plastic foodware and beverage containers unless biodegradable.
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Solid WasteEV battery recyclingHB1972SB2311MARTENEEP, CPC, FIN2/14/24 2:00P-CPCPassed EEPRequires recycling rather than disposal of EV batteries as solid waste.
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Solid Waste
beverage containers
HB1993_HD1SB2389NAKASHIMAEEP, CPC, FIN2/13/24 2:05P-CPCEEPPassed w/ Amendments CPC - Recommended deferredEEP-leaving some exepmtions - removed high density area exemption, keep for rural area and others. Increas sq ft of #5 so grocery stores could except beverage containers. Elimate repeal of fincial hardship. Money in hi-5 program, Add anotehr thing they can spend in on- funding for reverse vending machines.Allows for the establishment of additional regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers. Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers and amends the types of containers they must accept for redemption. Requires the Department of Health to establish a reverse vending machine pilot program to use the deposit beverage container deposit special fund to provide grants to deploy reverse vending machines.
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Solid WasteBioPlasticsHB2536NoneMartenEEP, CPC, FIN1/30/24 9:00APassed w/Amendmentschanges defintions some to use word compostable; eliminate some exemptionsProhibits the use of plastic and non-biodegradable bioplastic food ware and beverage containers by 1/1/2025. Prohibits the sale or distribution of certain bioplastic food and beverage containers after 1/1/2026.
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Solid Wastee-wasteHB2640SB3264NakashimaEEP, CPC, FIN1/30/24 9:00ADeferredAuthorizes manufacturers of electronic devices to coordinate collection activities for the purpose of recycling electronic devices.opposeEEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.1/30/2024
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Solid Waste
Zero Waste Initiative
HB2740NoneLowenAEN/HHS, JDC2/08/24 9:30ADeferredEstablishes the Hawaiʻi zero waste initiative to manage the State's transition to a zero solid waste economy.
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Solid Wastelandfill aquiferSB2290NoneDelaCruzAEN/HHS, JDCNo solid or haz waste landfill near or over aquifer per DOH and CWRM
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Solid WasteEV battery recyclingSB2311HB1972ElefanteAEN/CPN, JDC/WAM2/14/24 2:00PPassed (AEN/CPC)Requires recycling rather than disposal of EV batteries as solid waste.
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Solid WasteBuilding codeSB2347-wrong numberHB2252ShimabukuroRequires State Building Codes to incorporate international green construction code, sets recycling targets for nonhazardous construction materials
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Solid WasteEPR needs assessmentSB2368NoneGabbardHHS/AEN, WAM2/09/24 1:00PPassed w/ amendmentsReplaced with HB1688Requires DOH to conduct statewide needs assessment for extended producer responsibility for packaging waste and paper
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Solid Wastebeverage containersSB2389HB1993_HD1RHOADSAEN, JDCAllows for the establishment of additional regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers. Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers and amends the types of containers they must accept for redemption. Requires the Department of Health to establish a reverse vending machine pilot program to use the deposit beverage container deposit special fund to provide grants to deploy reverse vending machines.
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Solid WasteC&D recyclingSB2436HB 2101ShimabukuroGVO/AEN, CPN/WAM2/13/24 3:00PDeferred indefinitelyRequires recycling of construction and demolition materials and recycling be factored into State/county competitive procurement.
allows for conversion to fuel
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Solid Waste/Decarb BldgsBuilding codeSB2437NoneShimabukuroPSM/AEN, WAMState building codes adopt Green Construction Code, recycle construction waste
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Solid Wastee-wasteSB2545NoneDeCoiteAEN, CPN/JDC2/07/24 1:00PPassed with amendementsAmends recycling goals under the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovering Act so that goals are based upon the manufacturer's overall market share in the State. Amends penalties and definitions.OpposeAEN Hearing on 2/7/24
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Solid Wastetoxic ash-MauiSB2571NoneGabbardAEN/HHS, JDCRequires the safe disposal of toxic ash.
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Solid WastePlasticsSB2576HB1897LEEEET/AEN, CPN/JDCProhibits hotels from providing personal care items in small plastic containers.
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Solid WastecompostingSB2935NoneGabbardEET/AEN, WAM2/13/24 1:00PPassed with amendmentsFunds $1m for ADC to develop a composting program on Maui
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Solid Wasterecycle electronicsSB3264HB2640DeCoiteAEN, CPN/JDCNot scheduledElectronics manufacturers can coordinate recycling collection activiitiesoppose
Referred to AEN, CPN/JDC.
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Solid WastePlastics HB2562NoneQUINLANEEP, CPC2/08/24 9:30ADeferred bans plastic water bottles less than 2 liters
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Solid WasteEPR packagingSB1458 SD1NoneGABBARDAEN, WAM/CPNEstablishes an Extended Producer Responsibility Program. Requires certain producers of fast-moving consumer goods to register with the Department of Health and pay an annual fee based on the amount of packaging volume the covered producer places on the market each calendar year.
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Solid WasteBottle Filling StationSB2579NoneLEE, HASHIMOTO, KidaniGVO, WAM2/06/24 3:05PPassedRequires that all newly constructed state buildings where a water fountain is required are to include a water bottle filling station.
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