HI SB318 | 2013 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 18 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2013-02-15 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

Prohibits the sale of any plastic carryout bag that is labeled inconsistently with ASTM International standards for the degradability of plastic products and other requirements. Requires manufacturers and suppliers to furnish the department of health with information and documentation demonstrating compliance with this Act. Takes effect 1/1/2014. (SD1)

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Title

Consumer Protection; Plastic Carryout Bags; Environmental Marketing; Labeling; Compliance Information and Documentation

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-02-15SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2013-02-15SenateReported from ENE/EGH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 392) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2013-02-13SenateThe committee(s) on EGH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EGH were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Slom, Chun Oakland, English, L. Thielen; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Baker, Wakai.
2013-02-12SenateThe committee(s) on EGH deferred the measure until 02-13-13 2:45PM in conference room 016.
2013-02-12SenateThe committee(s) on ENE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in ENE were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Ruderman, Chun Oakland; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara, Slom.
2013-02-08SenateThe committee(s) on ENE/EGH has scheduled a public hearing on 02-12-13 3:00PM in conference room 225.
2013-01-22SenateReferred to ENE/EGH, WAM.
2013-01-18SenatePassed First Reading.
2013-01-18SenateIntroduced.

Same As/Similar To

HB663 (Same As) 2013-01-22 - Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3

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