Bill > SB2591

This bill establishes a two-year pilot project to address noise pollution from refuse collection vehicles in the Waikiki area of Honolulu. Specifically, it makes it illegal for privately owned and operated garbage trucks to operate within 500 feet of areas zoned for mixed-use (which includes residential apartments and community development districts) or residential apartments between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The bill defines a "refuse collection vehicle" as an industrial vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating over a certain unspecified amount used for collecting and transporting garbage. The bill also clarifies that local counties can enact stricter regulations than this state law, and the more restrictive rule will apply in case of conflict. This pilot project is set to begin on January 30, 2050, but will end on June 30, 2028, meaning the effective date is in the future and the sunset date is before the effective date, indicating a potential legislative error or a placeholder.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2591&year=2026