Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB256 Compare Versions

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1	1	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 256 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 256
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31	31	A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37	RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
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43	43	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47	47	SECTION 1. Section 342G-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding two new definitions to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows: ""Biodegradable" means capable of being broken down into carbon dioxide, methane, or simple organic compounds. "Organic waste" means any material that is biodegradable and comes from either a plant or an animal. The term includes green waste, food waste, food-soiled paper that is acceptable for food storage, and untreated and unpainted wood waste." SECTION 2. Section 342G-26, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) The recycling [and], bioconversion, and organic waste diversion component shall identify and assess: (1) The level of waste reduction the county is achieving through existing recycling and bioconversion efforts; (2) The type and amount of solid waste that it is technically and economically feasible to recycle or alter through bioconversion; [and] (3) Methods to increase and improve the recycling and bioconversion efforts, including opportunities for backyard composting[.]; and (4) Diversion of all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a minimum amount, to be determined by the department, of organic waste per year. For recycling, the counties shall assess the type and amount of solid waste that it is technically feasible to recycle, giving consideration at a minimum to clear glass, colored glass, aluminum, steel and bimetallic cans, high-grade office paper, newsprint, mixed paper, corrugated paper, HDPE, PET, and green waste. For bioconversion, the counties shall assess the type and amount of solid waste that it is technically feasible to alter through bioconversion, giving consideration at a minimum to green waste, wood waste, animal manure, sewage sludge, and food wastes." SECTION 3. Each county shall incorporate the new requirement established by section 2 of this Act into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision for submission to the office of solid waste management of the department of health pursuant to section 342G-24, Hawaii Revised Statutes. SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2023-2024 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the department of health to reimburse the counties for incorporation of the new requirements under this Act into their respective integrated solid waste management plan revisions as required by this Act. The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this Act. SECTION 5. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval; provided that section 4 shall take effect on July 1, 2023. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49	49	SECTION 1. Section 342G-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding two new definitions to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
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51	51	""Biodegradable" means capable of being broken down into carbon dioxide, methane, or simple organic compounds.
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53	53	"Organic waste" means any material that is biodegradable and comes from either a plant or an animal. The term includes green waste, food waste, food-soiled paper that is acceptable for food storage, and untreated and unpainted wood waste."
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55	55	SECTION 2. Section 342G-26, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
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57	57	"(c) The recycling [and], bioconversion, and organic waste diversion component shall identify and assess:
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59	59	(1) The level of waste reduction the county is achieving through existing recycling and bioconversion efforts;
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61	61	(2) The type and amount of solid waste that it is technically and economically feasible to recycle or alter through bioconversion; [and]
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63	63	(3) Methods to increase and improve the recycling and bioconversion efforts, including opportunities for backyard composting[.]; and
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65	65	(4) Diversion of all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a minimum amount, to be determined by the department, of organic waste per year.
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67	67	For recycling, the counties shall assess the type and amount of solid waste that it is technically feasible to recycle, giving consideration at a minimum to clear glass, colored glass, aluminum, steel and bimetallic cans, high-grade office paper, newsprint, mixed paper, corrugated paper, HDPE, PET, and green waste.
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69	69	For bioconversion, the counties shall assess the type and amount of solid waste that it is technically feasible to alter through bioconversion, giving consideration at a minimum to green waste, wood waste, animal manure, sewage sludge, and food wastes."
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71	71	SECTION 3. Each county shall incorporate the new requirement established by section 2 of this Act into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision for submission to the office of solid waste management of the department of health pursuant to section 342G-24, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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73	73	SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2023-2024 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the department of health to reimburse the counties for incorporation of the new requirements under this Act into their respective integrated solid waste management plan revisions as required by this Act.
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75	75	The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this Act.
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77	77	SECTION 5. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
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81	81	SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval; provided that section 4 shall take effect on July 1, 2023.
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95	95	Report Title: Counties; Organic Waste Diversion; Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan; Appropriation Description: Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a certain amount of organic waste per year. Appropriates funds to reimburse the counties for incorporation of the new requirement into their plan revisions. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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103	103	Counties; Organic Waste Diversion; Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan; Appropriation
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109	109	Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a certain amount of organic waste per year. Appropriates funds to reimburse the counties for incorporation of the new requirement into their plan revisions.
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117	117	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.