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HCR 190
Overview: HCR 190, REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP, was deferred by the committee on HHS. It was introduced on March 07, 2
Overview: HCR 190, REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP, was deferred by the committee on HHS. It was introduced on March 07, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The concurrent resolution aims to address the issue of construction and demolition waste in Hawaii. It requests the Department of Health to convene a working group to study ways to reduce such waste and promote sustainable practices.
Key Provisions:
- Directs the Department of Health to establish a Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group
- Requires the working group to:
- Examine current construction and demolition waste management practices
- Identify opportunities to reduce, reuse, and recycle demolition waste
- Develop recommendations for policy, regulatory, or operational changes
- Submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislature
Affected Parties and Impacts: The working group would bring together stakeholders from the Department of Health, Department of Accounting and General Services, construction industry, and other relevant parties to address the issue of construction and demolition waste in Hawaii.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The measure was deferred by the committee on HHS, so its current status is uncertain. If it moves forward, the working group would need to be convened and provide its report to the Legislature.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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