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HR 184

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 9 co-sponsors

Hawaii directs the Department of Health to establish a working group to study and recommend strategies for reducing waste from building demolition projects statewide.

Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1697) as amended in HD 1, recommending adoption.
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Bill Summary · HR 184

Legislative bill overview

HR 184 requests that Hawaii's Department of Health establish a working group focused on reducing waste generated by building demolition projects. The resolution aims to study demolition practices and identify strategies to minimize environmental impact and waste sent to landfills.

Why is this important

Demolition waste represents a significant portion of construction and demolition debris in Hawaii, which has limited landfill capacity on islands. Addressing this waste stream could reduce environmental burden, potentially lower disposal costs, and support circular economy practices by identifying reuse and recycling opportunities.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Critics may question whether creating another working group is the most efficient use of Department of Health resources, or whether existing agencies already address this
  • Implementation unclear: The resolution requests a working group but doesn't specify funding, timeline, or enforcement mechanisms for any recommendations that emerge
  • Scope limitations: The measure focuses on convening a group rather than mandating specific actions, so tangible outcomes remain uncertain

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

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