RELATING TO ANIMALS.
Summary
Prohibits manufacturers and contract testing facilities in Hawaii from using animal test methods for the purpose of testing cosmetics or household products for which an alternative test method is available. Imposes a civil fine and authorizes the attorney general to seek injunctive relief and any other recovery of damages.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 18, 2019
Last action Feb 13, 2019
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Total actions
8
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Committee
6
Feb 13, 2019
Senate · Referred to committee
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.
Feb 13, 2019
Senate · Referred to committee
Reported from AEN/CPH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 291) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC/WAM.
Feb 6, 2019
Senate · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Ruderman, K. Rhoads, L. Thielen; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
Feb 6, 2019
Senate · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on CPH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in CPH were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, S. Chang, J.Keohokalole, Ruderman, L. Thielen; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Nishihara, Fevella.
Jan 28, 2019
Senate · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on AEN/CPH has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-19 1:15PM in conference room 224.
Jan 22, 2019
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to AEN/CPH, JDC/WAM.
Jan 18, 2019
Senate · Introduced
Introduced.
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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