Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1298: RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1298 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO RECYCLING. Primary sponsor: Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Glenn Wakai (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2025): Act 162, 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the types of electronic devices subject to the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act to include electronic device peripherals and certain legacy devices. Excludes manufacturers of only electronic device peripherals and no other electronic devices. Allows, rather than requires, the Department of Health to determine additional penalties. Requires manufacturers' recycling plans to describe communication efforts with the State and counties to facilitate consumer education efforts. Repeals the requirement that recycling plans be implemented and fully operational by 1/1/2023 in order for manufacturer collaboration authority to apply. Establishes additional manufacturer recycling goals beginning on 1/1/2026 and 1/1/2027. Requires additional information to be included in manufacturers' reports containing information for calendar years 2025, 2026, and 2027. Requires collectors to report certain information regarding recyclers and refurbishers and allows the Department of Health to require submission of bills of lading and recycler receiving reports. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Glenn Wakai | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 162, 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262).
- Act 162, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday, 04-24-25 at 1:45PM in Conference Room 325.
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Keohokalole, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Fevella.
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Matayoshi, Quinlan, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 86).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25.
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