STATE BILLHI SB 2485ENGROSSED

Relating To Solid Waste Management.

Establishes a temporary Solid Waste Management Working Group in the Office of the Governor to examine materials management policies and programs that reduce solid waste and protect the environment, and to present a list of alternative technologies to address solid waste management. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Feb 24, 2026; 261 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

HI SB 2485 · EngrossedFeb 24

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Last action: The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. · Mar 24, 2026
Pending committee: Energy & Environmental Protection

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 24, 2026The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.House

Mar 23, 2026Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 03-24-26 11:00AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House

Mar 19, 2026The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-24-26.House

Mar 16, 2026Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:40AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House

Mar 10, 2026Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 15House

Feb 25, 2026Pass First ReadingHouse

Feb 24, 2026Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 13) in amended form (SD 1).House

Feb 24, 2026Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Gabbard). Transmitted to House.Senate

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Feb 23, 2026One Day Notice 02-24-26.Senate

Feb 23, 2026Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2700) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.Senate

Feb 19, 2026The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Richards.Senate

Feb 13, 2026The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate

Feb 11, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Senate

Feb 11, 2026Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2183) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.Senate

Feb 4, 2026The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate

Jan 30, 2026The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.Senate

Jan 28, 2026Referred to AEN, WAM.Senate

Jan 22, 2026Passed First Reading.Senate

Jan 22, 2026Introduced.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 4, 2026 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Ways and Means: Passed, UnamendedFeb 19, 2026 · Senate · 11 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Governor
Department of Health
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Solid Waste Management
Working Group
Counties
Report

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