HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Chair |
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Rep. Elle Cochran, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
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Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa |
Rep. Gene Ward |
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Rep. Amy A. Perruso |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 2, 2023 |
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TIME: |
9:15AM |
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PLACE: |
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Beginning 12/31/2026, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS. Requires deposit beverage container dealers with more than a certain number of locations in the State to have at least one operating reverse vending machine at each location. Establishes a reverse vending machine endowment subaccount within the deposit beverage container deposit special fund to purchase and maintain reverse vending machines to assist dealers in meeting these requirements. Specifies that moneys in excess of an unspecified amount in the deposit beverage container deposit special fund shall lapse to the general fund at the end of every fiscal year.
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________________________________________ Rep. Nicole E. Lowen Chair |