HI HB2232 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-27 - Referred to EEP/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3
Pending: House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-27 - Referred to EEP/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3
Pending: House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Phases out the use of polystyrene foam (styrofoam) containers by restaurants, food establishments, hotels, and food packagers beginning 1/1/17. Prohibits all expanded polystyrene foam use beginning 1/1/23. Authorizes DOH to allow exemptions.
Title
Food Service Containers; Phase Out Use
Sponsors
| Rep. Nicole Lowen [D] | Rep. Kaniela Ing [D] | Sen. Chris Lee [D] | Rep. Matthew Lopresti [D] |
| Rep. Takashi Ohno [D] | Rep. Cynthia Thielen [R] | Sen. Angus McKelvey [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-27 | House | Referred to EEP/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
| 2016-01-27 | House | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| 2016-01-25 | House | Pending introduction. |
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2232&year=2016 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/HB2232_.HTM |
