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SCR 104

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, OR THE GOVERNOR'S DESIGNEE, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Gabbard

Hawaii Legislature requests Governor establish working group to address state solid waste management challenges and develop comprehensive policy solutions.

Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 28
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Bill Summary · SCR 104

Legislative bill overview

SCR 104 is a concurrent resolution requesting Hawaii's Governor to establish a working group focused on solid waste management issues. The resolution does not create binding legislation but rather urges executive action to convene stakeholders and address waste management challenges in the state.

Why is this important

Hawaii faces unique solid waste challenges due to its island geography, limited landfill capacity, and high disposal costs. A coordinated working group could help develop comprehensive strategies for waste reduction, recycling improvements, and sustainable disposal practices that affect both environmental quality and household/business expenses.

Potential points of contention

  • Non-binding nature: As a concurrent resolution, this request carries no legal force and depends entirely on gubernatorial discretion to implement
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify which solid waste issues to prioritize (e.g., plastics, construction debris, hazardous waste, food waste) or what outcomes are expected
  • Resource commitment unclear: No funding mechanism or timeline is specified, raising questions about whether the working group would have adequate resources or be merely symbolic

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

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