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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repeals the Deposit Beverage Container program on 6/30/26. Allows redemptions to continue until 6/30/27. Establishes the solar panel and electric vehicle battery recycling special fund to assist in the gathering and recycling of solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. Requires the Department of Health to submit proposed legislation establishing a program to gather and recycle solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. Lapses any unencumbered balance remaining in the deposit beverage container deposit special fund when the Deposit Beverage Container program is repealed to the credit of the solar panel and electric vehicle battery recycling special fund.
AI Summary
This bill will repeal the Deposit Beverage Container program, which requires a deposit on certain beverage containers, on June 30, 2026, but allows consumers until June 30, 2027, to redeem their empty containers for a refund. It also establishes a new special fund, the solar panel and electric vehicle battery recycling special fund, to support the collection and recycling of these items, and any remaining money from the old beverage container fund will be transferred to this new fund. Additionally, the Department of Health is required to propose legislation by early 2027 to create a program for gathering and recycling solar panels and electric vehicle batteries.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5 (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2196&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2196_.HTM |
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