HB 1646 Hawaii House · 2022 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Summary

Prohibits the sale or distribution of consumer goods for which a deceptive claim about the recyclability of the product or packaging is made. Requires the department of health to collect data and issue a material characterization study on recyclable materials collected in the State. Establishes standards for recyclability of products in the State. Prohibits the sale of any product that is labeled as compostable or biodegradable unless the product meets specified criteria.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2022

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 20, 2022 Last action Feb 8, 2022

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Committee

Feb 8, 2022

Lower · Passed

The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

lower

Feb 3, 2022

Lower · Passed

The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-08-22 at 8:50AM.

lower

Jan 26, 2022

Committee

Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 2

lower

Jan 21, 2022

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

Jan 20, 2022

Introduced

Pending introduction.

lower

12 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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State

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Patrick Pihana Branco