Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1673: RELATING TO LANDFILL UNITS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1673 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO LANDFILL UNITS. Primary sponsor: Lisa Marten (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), LEE, M., Sean Quinlan (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeals the prohibition on the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit, or any component of a landfill unit, inland of an underground injection control line in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Terez Amato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-19-26.
- Bill scheduled for decision making on Thursday, 02-19-26 9:45AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Tuesday, 02-17-26 9:30AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) and none excused (0).
- Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 98-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to EEP.
- The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Belatti, Ichiyama, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Iwamoto; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 02-03-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to WAL, EEP, JHA, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.