Environment (Recycling)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 471: RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline, or likely to pollute groundwater, to include denitrification capacity.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires denitrification in wastewater systems near shorelines/gw to prevent pollution, directly protecting water quality per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Recycling Water Quality

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 2885: RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.

Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros beetle host material to reduce the spread of CRB within infested zones and to prevent spread into non-infested zones. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents spread of invasive CRB, protecting ecosystems and natural resources through mandatory handling rules for host material.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 103: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.

Establishes a two-year Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling and Reuse Working Group within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Requires the working group to examine how to maximize the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle batteries and recommend electric vehicle battery management practices. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes EV battery recycling/reuse, supporting clean energy infrastructure and sustainable EV adoption, aligning with renewable energy goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a working group to maximize EV battery recycling/reuse, reducing waste and environmental impact while supporting clean energy infrastructure transition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2213: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Requires the Department of Education to establish a statewide Environmental Stewardship Curricula Plan for public schools for certain students. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires public schools to offer an environmental stewardship course for certain students. Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer sustainability programs, including recycling and composting programs, to be implemented at public schools. Beginning 7/1/27, prohibits the use or distribution of single-use plastic utensils, trays, straws, and other disposable plastic food service products in public school cafeterias. Beginning 7/1/28, requires each public school to have at least one operational refillable water bottle filling station accessible to students and staff. Requires reports to the Board of Education and the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates environmental stewardship curriculum and sustainability programs in public schools, enhancing educational offerings per bill requirements.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates environmental stewardship curriculum, sustainability programs (recycling/composting), and prohibits single-use plastics to advance environmental protection in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Recycling Water Quality

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1924: RELATING TO RECYCLING.

HB 1924 establishes a mattress stewardship program requiring manufacturers and retailers to manage the recycling of used mattresses. It creates a special fund financed by fees paid by businesses to cover collection and recycling costs. This bill directly affects mattress sellers and manufacturers, who would pay into the fund to support the program. The legislation aims to reduce mattress waste in landfills by mandating industry responsibility for end-of-life mattress disposal.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new special fund financed by business fees to cover recycling program costs, establishing dedicated budgetary allocation for waste management.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates industry-funded mattress recycling program to reduce landfill waste, directly advancing environmental protection through waste diversion and pollution control.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1265: RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

HB 1265 creates a tax credit for businesses that use recycled or waste materials as inputs in their operations. It directly affects businesses generating or utilizing such materials, allowing them to reduce their state tax liability. The credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, meaning it would take effect in 2026. This bill establishes a specific mechanism for claiming the credit but does not specify the credit amount or detailed eligibility criteria in the provided abstract. The bill is currently pending in committee review for the 2026 legislative session.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for businesses using recycled materials, reducing state tax liability. This tax relief directly supports fiscal policy incentives for sustainable business operations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit incentivizes recycled material use, reducing waste and conserving resources - direct environmental benefit aligned with conservation and pollution control indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Recycling

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 329: RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.

Requires at least fifty per cent of treatment works effluent to be R-1 recycled water by January 1, 2045. Requires each county to report to the Department of Health by 1/1/2027 on the feasibility of recycling treatment works effluent that meets certain standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires 50% recycled water effluent by 2045 to reduce water pollution, directly advancing environmental protection through pollution control and conservation measures.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Water Quality

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2330: RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Phases in requirements that all newly manufactured washing machines sold within the State by January 1, 2042, be equipped with a microfiber filter. Requires certification that newly manufactured washing machines have microfiber filters. Establishes penalties.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires microfiber filters in washing machines to reduce microplastic pollution, directly protecting waterways and ecosystems per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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