Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 184: RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 184 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: AQUINO. 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.
Increases the deposit and refund value for beverage containers from 5 cents to 10 cents under the deposit beverage container program.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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.
- Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 18) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 01-27-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-24-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- Referred to AEN, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.