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HI HB1521

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Hermina Morita

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance2/18/2011
Energy & Environmental Protection1/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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