Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 348: RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 348 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), HOLT, Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 25, 2025): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 411.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Beginning 7/1/2026 for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations, and beginning 1/1/2028 for lodging establishments with fifty or fewer sleeping room accommodations, prohibits the provision of personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 411.
- House Conferees Changed: Representative Perruso added as Co-Chair. Representative Lowen discharged as Co-Chair.
- Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816).
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 10:30AM in conference room 411.
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 10:45AM in conference room 411.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: DeCoite Chair; Gabbard, Keohokalole, Rhoads Co-Chairs; Fevella.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 862).
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).
- House Conferees Appointed: Tam, Lowen, Templo Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
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