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HI HCR212
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Lowen
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Health to investigate and implement policies to reduce importation of food, beverages, packaging, and materials containing PFAS ("forever chemicals") into Hawaii.
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Identifies PFAS as persistent toxic substances that contaminate drinking water, bioaccumulate in fish and wildlife, and are linked to health problems including increased cholesterol, reduced vaccine response, liver enzyme changes, hypertension, preeclampsia, reduced birth weight, kidney and testicular cancer, and decreased fertility.
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Notes the EPA has reduced maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in drinking water but has not phased out PFAS production or use in everyday products.
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Emphasizes Hawaii's duty to protect public health and limit further importation of PFAS given risks to food chain and already scarce drinking water aquifers.
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Requires certified copies be sent to the Department of Defense PFAS Task Force, state and county officials, and water supply managers.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Ingestible Food And Beverage Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.
Environment
Last Action
Referred to HHS/AEN.
4/5/2024