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HI SB 2262

died on adjournment

RELATING TO POLLUTION.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did HI SB 2262 pass?

No. HI SB 2262 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-13): Reported from HHS/AEN/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2255) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.

What is HI SB 2262 about?

Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a centralized reporting system for the public to report solid waste pollution complaints. Increases penalties for solid waste pollution violations. Establishes a state-county illegal dumping task force and reporting requirements. Increases penalties for felony and petty misdemeanor disposal of solid waste. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 2262?

DECOITE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY and 1 others are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2262, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a centralized reporting system for the public to report solid waste pollution complaints. Increases penalties for solid waste pollution violations. Establishes a state-county illegal dumping task force and reporting requirements. Increases penalties for felony and petty misdemeanor disposal of solid waste. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)

Introduced
2026-01-21
Latest action
2026-02-13 — Reported from HHS/AEN/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2255) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • DECOITEprimary
  • KIDANIprimary
  • MCKELVEYprimary
  • RICHARDSprimary
  • Hashimotocosponsor
  • Kanuhacosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-13

    Reported from HHS/AEN/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2255) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.

  2. 2026-02-13

    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.

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  3. 2026-02-02

    The 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.

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  4. 2026-02-02

    The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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  5. 2026-02-02

    The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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  6. 2026-01-30

    The committee(s) on HHS/AEN/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-02-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

  7. 2026-01-26

    Referred to HHS/AEN/EIG, WAM/JDC.

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  8. 2026-01-21

    Introduced and passed First Reading.

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  9. 2026-01-15

    Pending Introduction.

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-02 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • San Buenaventura: yes
    • McKelvey: yes
    • Kanuha: yes
    • Keohokalole: yes
    • Fevella: yes

  • The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-02 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Gabbard: yes
    • Richards: yes
    • DeCoite: yes
    • Rhoads: yes
    • Awa: yes

  • The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-02 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Wakai: yes
    • Chang: yes
    • DeCoite: yes
    • Richards: yes
    • Fevella: yes

Related bills

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Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2262&year=2026

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