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HI SB2114

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gabbard

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2018-2019 to establish two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions for administering the Glass Advance Disposal Fee Program under chapter 342G, part VII, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

  • Creates one full-time equivalent Environmental Health Specialist IV position and one full-time equivalent Planner IV position to be administered by the Department of Health.

  • Addresses the lack of staff positions previously requested for the program due to uncertain statutory interpretation and perceived lack of rule-making authority that has limited glass recycling effectiveness in Hawaii.

  • Implements recommendations from State Auditor reports 14-16 and 17-04 calling for the Department of Health to request positions to adequately administer and clarify the glass advance disposal fee program.

  • Takes effect on January 28, 2045.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Glass Advance Disposal Fee Program.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ing, C. Lee, Souki excused (3).

3/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance3/20/2018
Energy & Environmental Protection3/8/2018
Ways and Means2/16/2018
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/22/2018

Full Bill Text

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