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HI HB1016

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Scott Saiki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 342G-3 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to update the state's solid waste reduction goal to 70 percent reduction of total solid waste prior to landfill disposal by 2030, consistent with the Aloha+ Challenge target.

  • Removes outdated interim goals of 25 percent reduction by January 1, 1995 and 50 percent reduction by January 1, 2000 that have already passed.

  • Eliminates the separate goal regarding 25 percent reduction of office paper generated by state and county agencies by January 1, 1995.

  • Maintains authority for counties to establish waste reduction goals higher than state goals.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2100.

Legislative Description

Relating To Solid Waste Disposal Goals.

Department of Health

Last Action

Referred to AEN, CPH.

3/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Environment3/5/2019
Judiciary2/12/2019
Energy & Environmental Protection1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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