Voice Your Support For Bills In Hawaii To Fight Marine Debris

When submitting testimony you can write as much as you'd like about why you think this bill should become a law. Don't know what to write? Don't worry! You can also just write something as sweet and simple as "I support this bill."

Bills in need of testimony before Feb. 5, 2019 1:15PM HST:

SENATE BILL 522 (SB522)

Prohibits the use of plastic bottles, utensils, stirring sticks, polystyrene foam containers, and straws by state agencies by July 1, 2021, and by businesses selling food and beverages by July 1, 2022. Bans the distribution or sale of plastic bags after July 1, 2023. Bans the sale or distribution of single-use plastic beverage containers after July 1, 2025. Creates the plastic source reduction working group to make recommendations for eliminating single-use plastic packaging. Appropriates funds.

Submit testimony for SB522 by making an account on the Capitol's official website (it only takes a moment and you only have to make an account once) then click here.

SENATE BILL 11

Prohibits the sale of polystyrene foam containers and serving of prepared foods using polystyrene foam containers statewide. Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules to implement the prohibition and include within its administrative rules a requirement for food vendors to educate their customers about proper disposal of nonreusable food containers and litter reduction. Takes effect on July 1, 2020.

Submit testimony for SB522 by making an account on the Capitol's official website (it only takes a moment) then click here.

SENATE BILL 367

Prohibits food service businesses and stores from the sale, use, or distribution of polystyrene foam containers, expanded polystyrene food service products, plastic straws, and plastic bags.

Submit testimony for SB522 by making an account on the Capitol's official website (it only takes a moment) then click here.