HI SB537 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Introduced on January 17 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-21 - Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM.
Pending: Senate Agriculture and Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 17 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-21 - Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM.
Pending: Senate Agriculture and Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to reduce all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a specified amount of organic waste per year in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds.
Title
Relating To Organic Waste.
Sponsors
| Sen. Mike Gabbard [D] | Sen. Stanley Chang [D] | Sen. Dru Kanuha [D] | Sen. Michelle Kidani [D] |
| Sen. Angus McKelvey [D] | Sen. Karl Rhoads [D] | Sen. Tim Richards [D] | Sen. Joy San Buenaventura [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-21 | Senate | Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM. |
| 2025-01-17 | Senate | Passed First Reading. |
| 2025-01-17 | Senate | Introduced. |
Subjects
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=537&year=2025 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB537_.HTM |
