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HI SB2720

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gabbard

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies from using state funds to purchase beverages in plastic bottles or rigid plastic containers, effective July 1, 2050.

  • Allows exceptions for public health emergencies, hazardous water conditions, the licensed blind vendor program, water purchases for wildland firefighters, and large public events where no reasonable alternatives exist.

  • Defines "state agency" as any department, division, agency, office, board, commission, bureau, or council of the State.

  • Defines "state funds" to include money from the state treasury, special funds, and any appropriated money transferred to state agencies for purchasing goods or services.

  • Amends Chapter 342H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to retitle Part III as "Plastic Containers."

Legislative Description

Relating To Procurement.

Procurement

Last Action

Referred to LAB/EEP, FIN , referral sheet 36

3/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Labor & Public Employment3/9/2020
Ways and Means2/11/2020
Agriculture and Environment1/27/2020

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