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HI SCR170
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Health to investigate and implement policies to reduce the importation of products, packaging, or materials containing PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) into Hawaii.
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Identifies PFAS as persistent toxic substances that contaminate drinking water, bioaccumulate in fish and wildlife, and do not break down in the environment.
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Links PFAS exposure to increased cholesterol levels, reduced vaccine antibody response, liver enzyme changes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, decreased birth weight, kidney and testicular cancer, and decreased fertility.
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Requests the Department of Health to pursue funding for implementation of the investigation to reduce PFAS importation into the State.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Director of Health and Deputy Director for Environmental Health Administration.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Health To Investigate And Implement Policies To Reduce The Importation Of Products, Packaging, Or Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Into The State.
Environment
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).
4/15/2024