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SB 2262

RELATING TO POLLUTION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lynn DeCoite and 5 co-sponsors

SB 2262 pollution measure advanced through Hawaii committees with unanimous support pending amendments, but specific provisions cannot be assessed without bill text.

Reported from HHS/AEN/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2255) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
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Bill Summary · SB 2262

Legislative bill overview

SB 2262 is a Hawaii pollution-related measure that has advanced through multiple legislative committees (HHS, EIG, and AEN) with unanimous recommendations for passage, though all committees requested amendments before approval.

Why is this important

The bill's progression through three separate committees suggests it addresses pollution issues with multi-sector implications (health, environment, and agriculture appear involved based on committee jurisdictions). Committee amendments indicate substantive concerns were raised that required refinement.

Potential points of contention

  • Amendment specifics unknown: Without seeing what amendments committees required, the nature of disagreements or concerns remains unclear
  • Scope of the bill undefined: "Pollution" is broad—it could address air, water, soil, or industrial pollution with vastly different stakeholder impacts
  • Economic implications unclear: Pollution regulations often carry compliance costs for industries and potential economic effects on communities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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