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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2105: RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2105 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), KIDANI, Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Referred to HHS, WAM.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Repeals provisions requiring all deposit beverage distributors to send monthly or semi-annual distribution reports and supporting records to the Department of Health; develop and submit to the program for approval, an internal control process to ensure accurate data reporting and adequate record maintenance; and obtain biennial independent audits.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mike GabbardPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate21
KIDANIPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Tim RichardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Joy San BuenaventuraCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Carol FukunagaCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate11
Sharon MoriwakiCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Glenn WakaiCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate15

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Referred to HHS, WAM.
  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.
  3. Pending Introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source