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HI HB1282

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all state building construction using concrete to utilize post-industrial carbon dioxide mineralized concrete, a material created by injecting and mineralizing carbon dioxide during concrete mixing.

  • Exempts projects from this requirement if using carbon dioxide mineralized concrete would increase costs or delay construction completion.

  • Defines "post-industrial carbon dioxide mineralized concrete" as concrete that undergoes active carbonation treatment during mixing, chemically transforming carbon dioxide into mineral form embedded in the concrete.

  • Aligns with Hawaii Act 15 (Session Laws 2018) which establishes a statewide target of sequestering more atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases than are emitted within the State.

  • Takes effect on January 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To State Building Construction.

State Building Construction

Last Action

Carried over to 2020 Regular Session.

12/1/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance2/14/2019
Labor & Public Employment1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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