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HI HB921
Bill
Status
1/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Darius Kila
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AI Summary
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Establishes an Environmental Crimes Unit within the Department of the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute violations of laws relating to air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste, underground storage tanks, pesticides, and regulated chemicals.
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Makes intentional, knowing, or reckless violation of motor vehicle tire disposal laws a petty misdemeanor punishable by up to $25,000 in fines, up to 30 days imprisonment, or revocation/suspension of permits.
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Establishes a $1 surcharge per replacement tire installed on motor vehicles in Hawaii after September 30, 2023, to be paid by tire retailers and wholesalers.
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Directs tire surcharge revenues to the Environmental Management Special Fund for used tire management, recycling promotion, illegal dumping prevention, site cleanup, and funding the Environmental Crimes Unit.
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Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 for establishment and operation of the Environmental Crimes Unit.
Legislative Description
Relating To Environmental Crimes.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/15/2023