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HI HB1892

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Lopresti

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 196-9(b) to require all state agencies to reasonably provide and maintain onsite collection methods for recyclable materials including paper, plastics, and deposit beverage containers at their buildings and facilities.

  • Mandates that recycling receptacles be located in proximity to solid waste disposal receptacles at state facilities.

  • Changes waste minimization language in agency requirements from "revising" to "reusing" materials as part of standard operating practices.

  • Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal year 2016-2017 to the Department of Accounting and General Services for provision and maintenance of onsite recyclable material collection methods at state facilities and buildings.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Recycling; State Facilities and Buildings; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

The committee on GVO deferred the measure.

3/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism3/10/2016
Finance2/19/2016
Energy & Environmental Protection1/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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