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HI HB1521
Bill
Status
1/26/2011
Primary Sponsor
Hermina Morita
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AI Summary
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Combines electronic waste and television recycling programs under a single regulatory framework for covered electronic devices including computers, monitors, and televisions with screens 9 inches or larger.
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Requires electronic device manufacturers to report annual sales by weight to the department and establishes manufacturer recycling obligations based on their calculated market share percentage rather than a flat requirement.
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Mandates manufacturers provide collection services in each county with at least one staffed drop-off site, on-site pick-up, or collection events in areas with populations over 25,000, with no fees charged to consumers.
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Establishes new manufacturer liability protections for data loss on recycled devices and requires compliance with Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries operating practices for all recycling operations.
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Directs the Department of Health to adopt rules by December 31, 2011 authorizing safe recovery and recycling of cathode ray tubes in Hawaii.
Legislative Description
Electronic Waste Recycling; Market Share; Covered Televisions
Last Action
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and Carroll, Herkes, McKelvey excused (3).
2/18/2011