Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1297: RELATING TO VEGETATIVE BURNING.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1297 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO VEGETATIVE BURNING. Primary sponsor: Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Glenn Wakai (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Referred to AEN/HHS, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing permits for commercial burning of green waste products in residential areas or within one thousand feet of a residential property.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Glenn Wakai | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to AEN/HHS, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.