Laura Acasio
- Democratic
Primary
Broadens the definition of "food waste" as used in integrated solid waste management. Excludes facilities designed primarily for composting organic material such as food waste and green waste, on-site school campus food waste programs, and recycling drop-off facilities from the requirement that disposal facilities shall not be constructed, modified, or expanded without first establishing a buffer zone of no less than one-half mile from the nearest residential, school, or hospital property line. Establishes a class of artisan-scale composting operations exempt from department of health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-25-21 9:30AM; Via Videoconference.
Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 266) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Nishihara, Acasio, Rhoads, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-08-21 1:00PM in conference room Videoconference.
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| SB964_SD1 | PDF HTML |
| SB964 | PDF HTML |
| Document | Format |
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| Committee Report SB964_SD1_SSCR266_ | PDF HTML |
| Testimony SB964_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-25-21_ | |
| Testimony SB964_TESTIMONY_AEN_02-08-21_ |
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