HI SB2262

Establishes a centralized public reporting system for solid waste pollution complaints, including a statewide online portal and telephone hotline, with standardized response timelines and quarterly public reports.

Increases civil penalties for pollution violations from $10,000 to $25,000 per offense per day, and raises obstruction-of-inspection fines from $500 to $10,000, with violators also liable for full pollution removal costs.

Creates a state-county illegal dumping task force with representatives from the Department of Health, law enforcement, land and natural resources, and county agencies, required to meet quarterly and conduct joint enforcement operations at least twice yearly per county.

Expands felony solid waste disposal to include dumping in environmentally sensitive areas such as streams, watersheds, and state parks, and adds mandatory community service of 40-80 hours for felony and petty misdemeanor violations.

Establishes tiered fines for petty misdemeanor illegal dumping: $5,000-$10,000 for first offense, $10,000-$20,000 for second offense, and minimum $25,000 for third or subsequent offenses, plus mandatory restitution for cleanup costs.