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This resolution requests that the Hawaii Department of Health establish and maintain a comprehensive tire inventory database in collaboration with motor vehicle tire retailers. The resolution stems from concerns about illegal tire dumping, which can create environmental and health hazards such as providing habitats for pests, posing fire risks, and potentially leaching toxic chemicals into the environment. Specifically, the Department of Health would be asked to collect and maintain specific information for each tire sold, including the model and serial number, the purchaser's name, and the date of sale. The goal is to create a coordinated tracking system that can help hold tire owners accountable for improper disposal and address the state's ongoing challenges with tire dumping. The resolution would be formally transmitted to the Department of Health, requesting their cooperation in developing this database to help mitigate the environmental and public health risks associated with abandoned tires.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=198&year=2025