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HI SB3099
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a plastics recycling grant program within the Department of Health to identify and fund Hawaii-based alternatives for sustainable recycling and reuse of plastic commodities.
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Requires the Department of Health to set benchmarks to achieve an 85% redemption rate for the deposit beverage container program by July 1, 2023 (down from current rate of 67%).
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Mandates the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Legislature no later than 20 days before each regular session detailing redemption rates, progress, and plans for the deposit beverage container program.
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Establishes two full-time equivalent positions for the glass advance disposal fee program: one environmental health specialist IV and one planner IV.
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Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal year 2018-2019 to support the two new positions and the plastics recycling grant program (specific amounts left blank in bill text).
Legislative Description
Relating To Solid Waste Management.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) DeCoite, Thielen, Tokioka, Tupola, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Evans, Har, McDermott voting no (3) and Representative(s) Ing, C. Lee, Souki excused (3).
3/20/2018