Civics IS Sexy: Forming a Community Voice at the Hawai‘i State Legislature:
Why do we call it Civics IS Sexy? The first workshop in 2015 was inspired by a TED talk by Eric Liu called: Why ordinary people need to understand power. Please take the time to watch this inspiring talk on why it’s important that we all get involved with the legislative process to create a world that our future generations are proud of.
Bills supported by Surfrider and the Rise Above Plastics Coalition: 2016 Legislative Session
Food Waste Reduction:
SB 3087
Description: Prohibits the disposal of commercial organic material waste at landfills or waste-to-energy facilities in the State, beginning January 1, 2020. Requires all generators of commercial organic material to use alternative means of disposal of waste, such as donation, compost, biofuel production, anaerobic digestion, thermal combustion of organic materials, or animal feed. Establishes the solid waste infrastructure advisory committee.
Current Referral: EET/PSM, CPH/WAM
HB2648
Description: Establishes a phased reduction of food waste in the municipal solid waste stream. Establishes an advisory committee to evaluate solid waste infrastructure needs. Makes an appropriation.
Introducers: C. LEE, ITO, LOPRESTI, LOWEN, POUHA, SAIKI, SAY
Current Referral: EEP, FIN
Update: HB 2648 has passed through EET Committee with some amendments and will be referred to FIN for its next hearing.
HAWAI‘I FRESH WATER INITIATIVE
Fresh Water Security “Bill Package”
Residential Water Conservation Systems Tax Credit:
SB 2644; HB 2042
SB 2644
Description: Creates a refundable residential water conservation system cost tax credit for newly constructed systems beginning January 1, 2017.
Current Referral: WLA, WAM
HB 2042
Description: Creates a refundable residential water conservation system cost tax credit for newly constructed systems beginning January 1, 2017.
Companion: SB2645
Current Referral: WAL, FIN
Implement a Standardized, Statewide Water Audit Program:
SB 2645;HB 2041
SB 2645
Description: establishes a program to implement standardized water audits of public water systems. Appropriation.
Companion: HB2041
Current Referral: WLA, WAM
HB 2041
Description: Establishes a program to implement standardized water audits of public water systems. Appropriation.
Companion: SB2645
Current Referral: WAL, FIN
Establish a Natural Capital Investment Partnership to Spur Water Innovation:
SB 2640; HB 2040.
SB 2640
Description: Establishes a two-year pilot program in the Department of Land and Natural Resources that enables public-private partnerships to provide funds for projects that increase water security.
Companion: HB2040
Current Referral: WLA, WAM
HB 2040
Description: Establishes a two-year pilot program in the Department of Land and Natural Resources that enables public-private partnerships to provide funds for projects that increase water security.
Companion: SB2640
Current Referral: WAL/EEP, FIN
Partner Organization Bills of Interest:
Hawai‘i Center for Food Safety
| Report Title: | Reporting of Pesticide Use; Large-scale Agricultural Operations ($) |
| Description: | Requires reporting guidelines for large-scale, outdoor commercial agricultural operations across the State. Establishes disclosure and public notification requirements for outdoor application of pesticides in various environmentally sensitive areas. |
| Companion: | |
| Package: | None |
| Current Referral: | EEP, AGR, FIN |
| Introducer(s): | C. LEE, CULLEN, LOPRESTI, THIELEN |
Nature Conservancy, KUA, DLNR
| Measure Title: | RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. |
| Report Title: | Department of Land and Natural Resources; Community-Based Marine Resources Grant Program; Appropriation($) |
| Description: | Establishes the community-based marine resources grant program. Appropriates funds to DLNR for positions and programs in support of community based co-management of near shore marine resources. |
| Companion: | HB2039 |
| Package: | None |
| Current Referral: | WLA, WAM |