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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. [SR-83]
Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Referred To Hhs/hre. on 03/11/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. [SCR-102]
Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Referred To Hhs/hre. on 03/11/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Requesting The Governor To Convene A Temporary Working Group To Investigate The Existence And Environmental Dangers Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Other Related Chemicals. [SR-84]
Requesting The Governor To Convene A Temporary Working Group To Investigate The Existence And Environmental Dangers Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Other Related Chemicals.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Report And Resolution Adopted As Amended (sd 1). Aye(s) With Reservations: None. Noes, 1 (senator(s) Awa). on 04/01/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Requesting The Governor To Convene A Temporary Working Group To Investigate The Existence And Environmental Dangers Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Other Related Chemicals. [SCR-103]
Requesting The Governor To Convene A Temporary Working Group To Investigate The Existence And Environmental Dangers Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Other Related Chemicals.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Reported From Eep (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2053), Recommending Referral To Fin. on 04/11/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. [HR-183]
Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Lowen The Committee(s) On Eep Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 03/20/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. [HCR-189]
Urging The Department Of Health And University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Take All Action Necessary To Incentivize Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge, Reclaimed Water, And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Lowen The Committee(s) On Eep Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 03/20/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Single-use Plastics. [SB-1020]
After 1/1/2026, prohibits businesses where food or beverages are packaged and sold on the business' premises for individual consumption from using, selling, or distributing certain disposable or single-use food ware and beverage service items, including items containing PFAS.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Lee Referred To Cpn/aen, Jdc. on 01/23/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Single-use Plastics. [HB-644]
After 1/1/2026, prohibits businesses where food or beverages are packaged and sold on the business' premises for individual consumption from using, selling, or distributing certain disposable or single-use food ware and beverage service items, including items containing PFAS.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/21/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Wastewater Management. [SB-738]
Requires a wastewater treatment works to test sewage sludge and any other residual material for the presence of PFAS. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for the safe disposal and sequestration of sewage sludge and other residual material that contain specific amounts of PFAS. Prohibits the issuance or renewal of permits if testing yields PFAS in sewage sludge or other residual material on land used for agronomic purposes, on land where drainage tiles have been installed, on land that drains into waters of the State, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Reported From Hhs/aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 557) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/14/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Related To Toxic Chemicals. [SB-737]
Establishes a temporary working group in the Office of the Governor to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and related chemicals. Requires reports to the Legislature.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Referred To Aen/hhs, Cpn/wam. on 01/23/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Environmental Protection. [SB-683]
Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Reported From Aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 404) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Cpn. on 02/13/2025

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Urging The Department Of Health To Take All Action Necessary To Require Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. [SCR-130]
Urging The Department Of Health To Take All Action Necessary To Require Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Reported From Eep (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1862-24), Recommending Referral To Cpc. on 04/15/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

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. [SR-146]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey Certified Copies Of Resolution Sent, 05-31-24 on 05/31/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Urging The Department Of Health To Take All Action Necessary To Require Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. [SR-112]
Urging The Department Of Health To Take All Action Necessary To Require Wastewater Treatment Plants To Test Sewage Sludge And Any Other Residual Material For The Presence Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Certified Copies Of Resolution Sent, 05-31-24 on 05/31/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

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. [HCR-212]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Received From House (hse. Com. No. 646). on 04/05/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Convene A Working Group To Plan For The Remediation Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State. [SR-114]
Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Convene A Working Group To Plan For The Remediation Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Certified Copies Of Resolution Sent, 05-31-24 on 05/31/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Convene A Working Group To Plan For The Remediation Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State. [SCR-132]
Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Convene A Working Group To Plan For The Remediation Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Gabbard Reported From Eep (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1864-24), Recommending Referral To Cpc. on 04/15/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

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. [HR-192]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Reported From Cpc (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1731-24) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Adoption. on 04/04/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

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. [SCR-170]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey Reported From Eep (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1861-24), Recommending Referral To Cpc. on 04/15/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Related To Toxic Chemicals. [HB-2797]
Establishes a working group to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and related chemicals. Requires a report to the Legislature.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Saiki Referred To Eep, Cpc, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/26/2024

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