Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 536: RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS LABORATORY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 536 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS LABORATORY. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), KIDANI, Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Health to construct, establish, and operate an environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Requires a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| 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 HHS/AEN, WAM.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.