HI HB1893 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-27 - Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2
Pending: House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 25 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-27 - Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2
Pending: House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Bans businesses from providing single-use plastic checkout bags and non-recyclable paper bags to customers. Assesses a fee that businesses shall charge for allowable bags provided to customers. Allows for penalties from the Department of Health.
Title
Single-use Plastic Checkout Bags; Non-recyclable Paper Bags; Ban
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-27 | House | Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
| 2016-01-25 | House | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| 2016-01-22 | House | Pending introduction. |
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1893&year=2016 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/HB1893_.HTM |
