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HI SB2235

HI SB2235
Relating To Environmental Protection.

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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Transportation to require each person arriving in the State at an airport with a state-funded Wi-Fi service to view a one-minute educational video on the environmental protection laws and regulations of the State and counties before the person is granted access to the WiFi service. Requires the Department to collaborate with the Hawaii Tourism Authority to develop the educational video. Expands the responsibilities of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to include the implementation and administration of tourism-related initiatives, in collaboration with other public agencies, that are designed to educate visitors on the environmental protection laws and regulations of the State and counties. Appropriates funds.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to ensure that anyone arriving in the State and using state-funded Wi-Fi at an airport must first watch a one-minute educational video about Hawaii's environmental protection laws and regulations before gaining access to the service. This video will be developed in collaboration with the Hawaii Tourism Authority, which will also be tasked with implementing and managing tourism initiatives aimed at educating visitors on these environmental rules, including specific prohibitions on certain sunscreens, polystyrene foam food containers, and plastic bags. The bill also appropriates funds for the development and dissemination of this educational video.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to TRS/EDT/AEN, WAM. (on 01/26/2026)

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