Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 539
RELATING TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 19, 2026, 12:06 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 11, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
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- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Referred to AEN/GVO, WAM. - Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on AEN/GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-25 3:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in AEN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite. - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in GVO were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Reported from AEN/GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 543) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.