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HI SB179
Bill
Status
1/23/2015
Primary Sponsor
Donovan Cruz
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) to enter into contracts with private businesses to remove food waste and green waste from public housing projects.
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Amends Section 356D-4 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to explicitly allow HPHA to make contracts for waste removal as part of its powers and programs.
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Defines food waste and green waste according to definitions in Section 342G-1 of Hawaii law.
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Aims to divert food and green waste from landfills for use in composting, agriculture, and energy generation to advance environmental sustainability.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Waste Diversion
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
2/19/2015