Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 748: RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 748 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), WARD, Kanani Souza (Republican), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health. Reduces the required buffer zone around waste or disposal facilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to EEP, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.