HI HB754 | 2015 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)
Status: Introduced on January 28 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-01-28 - Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 28 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-01-28 - Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Prohibits restaurants, food establishments, and food packagers from providing food in polystyrene foam containers beginning 1/1/16. Requires the use of compostable food containers. Authorizes DOH to allow exemptions.
Title
Food Service Containers
Sponsors
| Rep. Nicole Lowen [D] | Rep. Kaniela Ing [D] | Sen. Chris Lee [D] | Rep. Matthew Lopresti [D] |
| Rep. Sylvia Luke [D] | Rep. Cynthia Thielen [R] | Rep. Tom Brower [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-28 | House | Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
| 2015-01-28 | House | Introduced and Passed First Reading |
| 2015-01-26 | House | Pending introduction. |
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=754&year=2015 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2015/bills/HB754_.HTM |
