Hawaii's Current Campaigns

Hawaii's Plastic Bag Bill Campaigns

There have been several bag bills introduced in either the Hawaii Senate or House. Click on the links below for language and status updates of each bill.

SB 1059
Summary: Prohibits certain businesses from distributing single-use plastic checkout bags as defined. Effective 7/1/2050.
Status: Referred to Committee 3/10. This bill is no longer active.
Author: Hee

SB 1363
Summary: Requires businesses to collect a fee for every non-reusable checkout bag. Provides exemptions. Revenue to be split between businesses and department of health. Effective 7/1/2050.
Status: Died in Committee.
Authors: Gabbard, Shimabukuro, Galuteria

SB 1370
Summary: Requires certain business to stop distributing nonbiodegradable single-use plastic bags and distribute only reusable, paper, or biodegradable plastic bags.
Status: Died in Committee.
Author: Ihara

HB 891
Summary: Prohibits businesses from distributing non-compostable plastic bags.
Status: This bill is no longer active.
Author: Nishimoto

HB 998
Summary: Would impose a small fee on all single-use plastic and paper bags in order to remind people to bring their own reusable ones.
Status: In Committee. This bill is no longer active.
Authors: Nakashima, Aquino, Choy, Coffman, Cullen, Ichiyama, Keith-Agaran, C. Lee, Morikawa, Wooley

HB 1401
Summary: Requires certain businesses to use recyclable, reusable, or compostable checkout bags.
Status: In Committee. This bill is no longer active.
Author: Jordan

HB 1601
Summary: Bans plastic bags starting July 1, 2012.
Status: In Committee. This bill is no longer active.
Author: Nishimoto

C4R Contact: Sue Vang (916) 551-1751