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HI SCR155

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gil Riviere

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Health to promptly investigate all alleged violations of laws and rules by companies in the solid waste recycling industry related to human health and environmental protection.

  • Directs the Department of Health to timely issue appropriate penalties or corrective action orders and ensure compliance with these orders.

  • Requires the Department of Health to provide complainants and interested parties with status updates and results of investigations, including any penalties or corrective orders issued.

  • Calls for equitable enforcement of all applicable laws and rules against all solid waste recycling companies to ensure fair, safe, and compliant operations that protect Hawaii's citizens and environment.

  • Directs certified copies be sent to the Director of Health and county/city officials in Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Honolulu.

Legislative Description

Recycling; Solid Waste; Department of Health

Last Action

Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.

4/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor4/1/2015
Energy and Environment3/23/2015

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