HI HB663 | 2014 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2013-12-18 - Carried over to 2014 Regular Session.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 22 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2013-12-18 - Carried over to 2014 Regular Session.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Prohibits the sale of any plastic carryout bag that is labeled inconsistently with ASTM International standards for the degradability of plastic products. Requires manufacturers and suppliers to furnish members of the public with information and documentation demonstrating compliance with this Act within ninety days of request. Takes effect 1/1/2014.
Title
Consumer Protection; Plastic Carryout Bags; Environmental Marketing; Labeling; Compliance Information and Documentation
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-18 | Carried over to 2014 Regular Session. | |
| 2013-01-22 | House | Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
| 2013-01-22 | House | Introduced and Passed First Reading |
| 2013-01-19 | House | Pending introduction. |
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=663&year=2014 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2014/Bills/HB663_.HTM |
