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30th Legislature, 2019
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Session times for Friday, July 10, 2020
Senate: 12:00 p.m. | House of Representatives: 11:00 a.m.

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Chair

Mike Gabbard
Senate District 20
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 201
phone: 808-586-6830
fax: 808-586-6679
sengabbard@capitol.hawaii.gov

Vice Chair

Gil Riviere
Senate District 23
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 217
phone: 808-586-7330
fax: 808-586-7334
senriviere@capitol.hawaii.gov

Members

Clarence K. Nishihara	Russell E. Ruderman
Karl Rhoads

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The purview of this committee includes agriculture and aquaculture, including mariculture; and population, environmental quality control and protection, including litter control, recycling, wastewater treatment, endangered species, invasive species and hazardous waste.

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AEN Measures Scheduled for Hearing (Current Notices)

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AEN Measures in 2017

Measure and Title
SB2045 RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB2062 RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
SB2141 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2161 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2217 RELATING TO LAND USE.
HB1856 HD1 RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
HB1859 HD1 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB2274 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1892 HD1 RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.
HB1922 HD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2362 RELATING TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED MATERIAL.
SB2363 RELATING TO GENETIC ENGINEERING.
SB2364 RELATING TO GENETIC ENGINEERING.
SB2365 RELATING TO FOOD LABELING.
SB2371 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2374 RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
SB2377 RELATING TO AXIS DEER.
SB2415 RELATING TO NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
SB2533 RELATING TO AQUATIC BIOSECURITY.
SB2555 RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
SB2577 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
SB2579 RELATING TO REFORESTATION.
SB2632 RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
SB2715 RELATING TO LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION.
SB2735 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
SB2757 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB2155 HD1 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.
SB2799 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB2167 HD1 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
HB2196 HD1 RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
SB2830 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.
SB2831 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2832 RELATING TO THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY SPECIAL FUND.
SB2833 RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
SB2834 RELATING TO HEMP.
SB2914 RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO LEASE PASTURE LANDS ON TERMS THAT PROMOTE COLLABORATIVE BENEFICIAL USE FOR FORESTRY, WILDLIFE, RECREATIONAL, AND FOOD PRODUCTION PURPOSES.
SB2934 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2937 RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
SB2954 RELATING TO REDUCING PLASTIC PACKAGING WASTE.
SB2956 RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF UNROASTED COFFEE INTO HAWAII.
SB2957 RELATING TO THE PESTICIDE SUBSIDY PROGRAM.
SB2976 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL INSPECTIONS.
HB2275 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB2358 HD1 RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO LEASE PASTURE LANDS ON TERMS THAT PROMOTE COLLABORATIVE BENEFICIAL USE FOR FORESTRY, WILDLIFE, RECREATIONAL, AND FOOD PRODUCTION PURPOSES.
HB2439 HD1 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
SB3039 RELATING TO HEMP PRODUCTION.
SB3049 RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
SB3077 RELATING TO LIQUOR LAWS.
HB2492 HD2 RELATING TO HYDROFLUOROCARBONS.
SB3081 RELATING TO TAXATION OF LOCALLY PRODUCED, ORGANIC FOOD.
SB3125 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
SB3133 RELATING TO AIR FREIGHT.
SB3149 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB3168 RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
HB2682 HD1 RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
SCR39 URGING THE STATE TO IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE RESPONSIBLE TOURISM INITIATIVE TO HELP EDUCATE TOURING VISITORS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIORS WITH RESPECT TO SUNSCREENS, POLYSTYRENE, AND SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
SCR42 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO COLLABORATE ON PLANNING FOR A MULTIAGENCY FACILITY FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AND OTHER CONTAINMENT RESEARCH.
SCR43 DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND REQUESTING STATEWIDE COLLABORATION TOWARD AN IMMEDIATE JUST TRANSITION AND EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION EFFORT TO RESTORE A SAFE CLIMATE.
SCR45 URGING THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REJECT THE APPROVAL OF A SINGLE WALL TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION FOR THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY AND SUPPORT THE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION, OR, IF SECONDARY CONTAINMENT IS DETERMINED TO BE INFEASIBLE, THE RELOCATION OF THE FUEL TANKS AWAY FROM THE AQUIFER.
SR22 DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND REQUESTING STATEWIDE COLLABORATION TOWARD AN IMMEDIATE JUST TRANSITION AND EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION EFFORT TO RESTORE A SAFE CLIMATE.
SR24 URGING THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REJECT THE APPROVAL OF A SINGLE WALL TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION FOR THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY AND SUPPORT THE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT TANK UPGRADE ALTERNATIVE OPTION, OR, IF SECONDARY CONTAINMENT IS DETERMINED TO BE INFEASIBLE, THE RELOCATION OF THE FUEL TANKS AWAY FROM THE AQUIFER.
SCR47 DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND REQUESTING IMMEDIATE AND ACCELERATED ACTION TO ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND LIMIT GLOBAL WARMING TO 1.5 DEGREES CELSIUS.
SR26 DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND REQUESTING IMMEDIATE AND ACCELERATED ACTION TO ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND LIMIT GLOBAL WARMING TO 1.5 DEGREES CELSIUS.
GM569 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEFANIE JEFTS, for a term to expire 06-30-2023.
SCR81 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, TO CONDUCT AN ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF POTENTIAL CHANGES TO COFFEE LABELING REQUIREMENTS ON THE LOCAL COFFEE INDUSTRY.
SR48 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, TO CONDUCT AN ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF POTENTIAL CHANGES TO COFFEE LABELING REQUIREMENTS ON THE LOCAL COFFEE INDUSTRY.
SCR94 URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PROCURE LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE.
SCR97 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO WAIVE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR RESIDENTS OF ANY COMMUNITY WITHIN THE AREA DESIGNATED BY ZIP CODE 96706, AS THOSE COMMUNITIES ARE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE HONOULIULI WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
SR58 URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PROCURE LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE.
SR61 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO WAIVE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR RESIDENTS OF ANY COMMUNITY WITHIN THE AREA DESIGNATED BY ZIP CODE 96706, AS THOSE COMMUNITIES ARE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE HONOULIULI WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
SCR109 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE MITIGATION PLAN WITH SHORT AND LONG TERM SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE SPREAD OF AND ERADICATE GORSE ON HAWAII ISLAND.
SCR129 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADDRESS MICROPLASTICS BY DESIGNATING PERSONNEL, IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY, AND ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROJECT AT KAILUA BEACH PARK TO DEPLOY AND TEST NEW SAND-CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES FOR STATEWIDE USE.
SR89 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADDRESS MICROPLASTICS BY DESIGNATING PERSONNEL, IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY, AND ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROJECT AT KAILUA BEACH PARK TO DEPLOY AND TEST NEW SAND-CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES FOR STATEWIDE USE.
SCR149 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE STATE'S FOOD SECURITY AND FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES.
SR107 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE STATE'S FOOD SECURITY AND FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES.
SR112 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO CONTROL AND ERADICATE ALBIZIA IN HAWAII.
SCR160 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO CONTROL AND ERADICATE ALBIZIA IN HAWAII.
SR132 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO WORK WITH THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CREATE A PLAN TO ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF SEA LEVEL RISE ON PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE.
SCR179 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO WORK WITH THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CREATE A PLAN TO ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF SEA LEVEL RISE ON PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE.
SR154 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT A PLAN TO UTILIZE APPROPRIATE STATE LAND FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
SR158 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.
SCR183 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE OFFICE OF PLANNING, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH ITS COORDINATOR, TO COLLABORATE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE ON WAIKIKI'S ADAPTATION TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
SCR184 AFFIRMING THAT THE CONTINUED PARTICIPATION OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE PARIS AGREEMENT IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TO THE NATION, REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO REFRAIN FROM WITHDRAWING THE UNITED STATES FROM THE PARIS AGREEMENT, AND REQUESTING THAT THE MAJORITY LEADER OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO BLOCK THE PRESIDENT'S WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED STATES FROM THE PARIS AGREEMENT.
SCR187 SUPPORTING A FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT FOR REEF INSURANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT HAWAII’S COASTLINES AND COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FROM NATURAL DISASTERS.
SCR193 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT A PLAN TO UTILIZE APPROPRIATE STATE LAND FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
SCR196 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.
SR163 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE OFFICE OF PLANNING, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH ITS COORDINATOR, TO COLLABORATE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE ON WAIKIKI'S ADAPTATION TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
SR164 AFFIRMING THAT THE CONTINUED PARTICIPATION OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE PARIS AGREEMENT IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TO THE NATION, REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO REFRAIN FROM WITHDRAWING THE UNITED STATES FROM THE PARIS AGREEMENT, AND REQUESTING THAT THE MAJORITY LEADER OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO BLOCK THE PRESIDENT'S WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED STATES FROM THE PARIS AGREEMENT.
SR167 SUPPORTING A FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT FOR REEF INSURANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT HAWAII’S COASTLINES AND COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FROM NATURAL DISASTERS.
SCR200 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.
SCR206 URGING THE STATE AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP TO COMPLETE THE LEI OF GREEN FROM WAIKIKI TO WEST OAHU AS A WORKING MODEL FOR THE STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF GREEN SPACES.
SCR214 URGING THE HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOOD SERVICES BRANCH TO ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO ITS AGREEMENTS FOR ‘AINA PONO REQUIRING THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND/OR SERVICES FROM FOOD HUBS.
SCR215 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO UPDATE LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR LANDS USED PURSUANT TO ACT 90, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2003, HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS TO REVIEW AND UPDATE LEASES RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF EXISTING NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS, AND SUBMIT REPORTS REGARDING ANY UPDATED LEASES AND LANDS TRANSFERRED, AND NOT YET TRANSFERRED, PURSUANT TO ACT 90.
SR173 URGING THE STATE AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP TO COMPLETE THE LEI OF GREEN FROM WAIKIKI TO WEST OAHU AS A WORKING MODEL FOR THE STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF GREEN SPACES.
SR181 URGING THE HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOOD SERVICES BRANCH TO ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO ITS AGREEMENTS FOR ‘AINA PONO REQUIRING THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND/OR SERVICES FROM FOOD HUBS.
SR182 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO UPDATE LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR LANDS USED PURSUANT TO ACT 90, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2003, HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS TO REVIEW AND UPDATE LEASES RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF EXISTING NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS, AND SUBMIT REPORTS REGARDING ANY UPDATED LEASES AND LANDS TRANSFERRED, AND NOT YET TRANSFERRED, PURSUANT TO ACT 90.
SR189 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE.

Monday, April 13, 2020

Column: Hawaii needs robust plan to feed residents (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

Read the column on staradvertiser.com.

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Victory (Lanakila) Gardens: A Way To Thrive During A Crisis (Honolulu Civil Beat)

Read the article on civilbeat.org.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

New Rules Would Protect Farm Animals Transported by Sea in Hawaii (Animal Welfare Institute)

Read the press release on awionline.org.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Red Hill fuel storage deadline in doubt (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

Read the article on staradvertiser.com.

Friday, January 31, 2020

Proposal tightens rules on sunscreen ingredients (KHON2)

Read the article on khon2.com.

Friday, January 31, 2020

Companion bills would ban potentially harmful sunscreens (KITV4)

Read the article on kitv.com.

Friday, January 31, 2020

Hawaii bills would ban more sunscreens in the isles (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

Read the article on staradvertiser.com.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Hawaii Legislators introduce bipartisan bill to ban sunscreens containing ingredients not considered "Safe and Effective" by the FDA

Builds on 2018 reef-safe law to include human health concerns raised in recent FDA studies

Members of the Hawai‘i State Senate and House of Representatives introduced a bipartisan bill to ban all sunscreen SPF products that are not "General Recognized as Safe and Effective" by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

In the Senate, SB2278 was introduced by Senators Mike Gabbard, Gil Riviere, Russell Ruderman, Sharon Moriwaki, and Clarence Nishihara. In the House, HB2248 was introduced by Representatives Gene Ward, Rida Cabanilla Arakawa, Chris Lee, Amy Perruso, David Tarnas, Chris Todd, Tom Brower, Lynn DeCoite, and Dee Morikawa.

This legislation builds upon the 2018 law in which Hawaii banned the sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate. The 2018 law reduced the impact of sunscreen pollution to Hawai‘i's coral reefs. Oxybenzone and octinoxate were demonstrated to contaminate much of Hawaii's coastline at concentrations that are poisonous to coral, fish, sea urchins and algae, as well as marine mammals and sea turtles. Other countries and jurisdictions followed Hawai‘i's example, implementing their own bans, including Palau, Aruba, Bonaire, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Marshall Islands, and the city of Key West.

"The World Health Organization has stated that chemicals, like sunscreens which the FDA lists as NOT safe for human use, pose a health risk to all living things that have endocrine receptors that regulate hormones," stated Rep. Ward. "This includes corals and fish, and humans, especially pregnant women.

"This bipartisan bill improves the health of Hawai‘i's residents and its over 10 million visitors a year," he said, "as well as all of our treasured marine life."

This new bill is intended to address concerns about certain sunscreen ingredients on human health. Recent FDA studies have demonstrated potential negative health effects of a number of other ingredients that are still allowed in Hawai‘i.

"Hawai‘i made history in 2018 when we were the first in the world to take action to help protect our coral reefs by creating a law to ban the dangerous chemicals, oxybenzone and octinoxate, from sunscreens," said Sen. Gabbard. "With SB 2778/HB 2248, we're taking the next step to protect human health by prohibiting other sunscreen chemicals that the FDA doesn't consider to be safe."

On January 21, 2020, Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said, "To support sunscreen safety, the FDA tested whether various sunscreen ingredients can be absorbed through the skin into the body. Results from our study released today show there is evidence that some sunscreen active ingredients may be absorbed." She called for further research to determine the health effects. FDA news release (January 21, 2020): FDA announces results from second sunscreen absorption study

According to WebMD, "Previous research has shown that some of the ingredients in the FDA study can disrupt hormones and may lead to fertility problems, poor birth outcomes for babies, and perhaps cancer." WebMD (January 21, 2020): FDA Sunscreen Report Raises Concern Over Chemicals

Under this legislation, only zinc oxide and titanium dioxide sunscreens would be allowed to be sold in Hawai‘i, as these are the only two ingredients that are "General Recognized as Safe and Effective" by the FDA.

Fourteen other ingredients would be banned. PABA and Trolamine were determined to be NOT safe for over-the-counter use. Twelve other ingredients the FDA said there was not enough data to determine if the health risks of being exposed to these drugs outweigh the benefits, or whether these drugs are actually effective in reducing UV-exposure. This includes oxybenzone and octinoxate which were banned in 2018, and homosalate, avobenzone, and octocrylene which are currently allowed to be sold in Hawai‘i.

CNN (January 21, 2020): Seven sunscreen chemicals enter bloodstream after one use, FDA says, but don't abandon sun protection

Thursday, January 30, 2020

BIPARTISAN BILL TO BAN CERTAIN SUNSCREENS

WHO:	Senator Mike Gabbard and Representative Gene Ward (other legislators who co-sponsored the bill may also appear)
	Other participants will include Lisa Bishop, Friends of Hanauma Bay; Cindi Punihaole, Executive Director of the Kohala Center's Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center; Mendy Dant, Executive Vice President, Fair Wind Cruises Kona Sunrise Charters; members of the Kaiser High School Wipeout Crew, and Joe DiNardo, Research Scientists Emeritus and retired toxicologist
WHAT:	Discussion of bipartisan bill to ban all sunscreen SPF products that are not "Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective" by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
WHEN:	2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020
WHERE:	To be determined after meeting with Park at 2 p.m.

This legislation builds upon the 2018 law in which Hawai‘i banned the sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, which will go into effect on January 1, 2021.
This new bill is intended to address concerns about certain sunscreen ingredients on human health. Recent FDA studies have demonstrated potential negative health effects of a number of other ingredients that are still allowed in Hawai‘i.
Under this legislation, only zinc oxide and titanium dioxide sunscreens would be allowed to be sold in Hawai‘i, as these are the only two ingredients that are "Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective" by the FDA.

Hawaii State Legislature

Column: Hawaii needs robust plan to feed residents (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

Victory (Lanakila) Gardens: A Way To Thrive During A Crisis (Honolulu Civil Beat)

New Rules Would Protect Farm Animals Transported by Sea in Hawaii (Animal Welfare Institute)

Red Hill fuel storage deadline in doubt (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

Proposal tightens rules on sunscreen ingredients (KHON2)

Companion bills would ban potentially harmful sunscreens (KITV4)

Hawaii bills would ban more sunscreens in the isles (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

Hawaii Legislators introduce bipartisan bill to ban sunscreens containing ingredients not considered "Safe and Effective" by the FDA

BIPARTISAN BILL TO BAN CERTAIN SUNSCREENS