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HI SB2101

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gabbard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes statewide solid waste reduction goals of 40% by January 1, 2028 and 70% by January 1, 2033 through source reduction, recycling, organic waste landfill diversion, and bioconversion.

  • Sets organic waste diversion targets requiring 40% reduction by 2028, 70% by 2033, and 100% elimination from landfills and co-generation plants by January 1, 2038.

  • Creates tiered compliance timelines for organic waste generators: Tier 1 (2028) covers wholesale food vendors, supermarkets over 10,000 sq ft, hotels, and entities generating 1+ ton per week; Tier 2 (2033) adds restaurants, schools, state agencies, and health facilities generating 0.5+ tons per week.

  • Requires each county to incorporate organic waste diversion benchmarks into their next integrated solid waste management plan revision.

  • Appropriates an unspecified amount from general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the Department of Health to reimburse counties for plan revision costs, with an effective date of July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Organic Waste.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:40AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection3/10/2026
Ways and Means2/20/2026
Agriculture and Environment1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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