Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

HCR 205: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON RECYCLABLE, BIODEGRADABLE, AND COMPOSTABLE LABELING IN THE STATE TO DETERMINE IF THE LABELING IS ACCURATE AND NON-DECEPTIVE.

In committee Last action April 1, 2026: Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1629-26), recommending referral to FIN.

Plain-language summary

HCR 205 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON RECYCLABLE, BIODEGRADABLE, AND COMPOSTABLE LABELING IN THE STATE TO DETERMINE IF THE LABELING IS ACCURATE AND NON-DECEPTIVE. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1629-26), recommending referral to FIN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nicole Lowen (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic); and 8 more.