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Measure Title: RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
Report Title: DOH; Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; PFAS; Wastewater Management; Testing; Rules
Description: Requires certain wastewater treatment works to test sewage sludge and any other residual material intended for land application for the presence of PFAS. Requires the Director of Health to adopt rules for the monitoring, sampling, testing, and data collection of sewage sludge and other residual material at wastewater treatment works that contain PFAS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: EEP, WAL, JHA
Introducer(s): GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura
Act:

Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
3/19/2026HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
3/19/2026HReported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1220-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL.
3/17/2026HThe committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso, Chun, Kahaloa, Kusch, Quinlan, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
3/12/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:15AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/12/2026HReferred to EEP, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 167) in amended form (SD 2).
3/10/2026SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2948) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
3/3/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2/27/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:17AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/13/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/13/2026SReported from HHS/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2251) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/2/2026SThe committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella.
1/28/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
1/30/2026SThe committee(s) on HHS/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-02-26 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
1/22/2026SReferred to HHS/AEN, WAM.
1/21/2026SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/14/2026SPending Introduction.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2096_SD2 Link to SB2096_SD2 .PDF file
SB2096_SD1 Link to SB2096_SD1 .PDF file
SB2096_HD1 Link to SB2096_HD1 .PDF file
SB2096 Link to SB2096 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2096_SD1_SSCR2251_ Link to committee report SB2096_SD1_SSCR2251_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2096_SD2_SSCR2948_ Link to committee report SB2096_SD2_SSCR2948_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2096_HD1_HSCR1220-26_ Link to committee report SB2096_HD1_HSCR1220-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2096_TESTIMONY_AEN-HHS_02-02-26_
SB2096_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-03-26_
SB2096_SD2_TESTIMONY_EEP_03-17-26_

Hearing Notices

HHS/AEN
2/02/26 3:00P
CR 224 & Videoconference
WAM
3/03/26 10:17A
CR 211 & Videoconference
EEP
3/17/26 9:15A
325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE