SB 2485 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Summary

Establishes a temporary Solid Waste Management Working Group in the Office of the Governor to examine materials management policies and programs that reduce solid waste and protect the environment, and to present a list of alternative technologies to address solid waste management. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB2485 → SB2485_SD1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was updated from the original Senate version to the Senate Draft 1 version, primarily changing the bill number, sponsor, and effective dates. The most significant policy change is the effective date of the Act, which was moved from immediate approval to July 1, 2050, while the repeal date remains June 30, 2027. This creates a future-dated law that will only become active decades later.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on establishing a temporary working group to address solid waste management, but the applicability is now restricted by a future effective date.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the Act was changed from immediate approval to July 1, 2050, while the repeal date remains June 30, 2027.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated to include 'SD1' to reflect the Senate Draft 1 version.

The bill sponsor was changed from Amy Vickers to Margaret McGary.

The bill number was updated from SB2485 to SB2485 SD1.

Formatting changes were made to the header metadata, including revision numbers and template identifiers.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 10, 2026

Committee

Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 15

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 13) in amended form (SD 1).

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Gabbard). Transmitted to House.

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Richards.

upper

Feb 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

upper

Feb 11, 2026

Committee

Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2183) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

upper

Feb 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

upper

Jan 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 28, 2026

Committee

Referred to AEN, WAM.

upper

Jan 22, 2026

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

6 primary · 1 co-sponsor