HB 1120: DOH; Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-03
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-05-19: Act 073, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect public health or environmental health, or both. Repeals definition of "nuisance" to include toxic materials used in or by-products of methamphetamine drug labs and odors and filth resulting from feeding feral birds. (SD2)
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect public health or environmental health, or both. (SD1)
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect public health or environmental health, or both. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect environmental health or public health, or both. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect environmental health or public health, or both.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO NUISANCES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the department of health's responsibility to protect both public and environmental health is essential, especially as climate change increases pressures on resources and communities. The recognition that the health of a community is closely tied to environmental conditions underscores the importance of preventing threats to the environment. Therefore, it is critical that the department of health has the clear legal authority and mandate to act not only in response to direct threats of disease but also when nuisances pose a risk to the public or environmental health of a community.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to clarify the legal authority of the department of health to prevent and address nuisances that threaten public or environmental health, both of which affect the overall health and well-being of the people of the State as a whole.
SECTION 2. Chapter 322, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending the title of part I to read as follows:
"PART I. PREVENTION AND ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES"
SECTION 3. Section 322-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§322-1 [Removal, prevention.] Prevention;
abatement; destruction; removal.
The department of health and its agents shall examine into all nuisances,
such as foul or noxious odors, gases or vapors, water in which mosquito larvae
exist, sources of filth, and all causes of sickness or disease, on shore, and in
any vessel, which may be known to them or brought to their attention, [which]
that in their opinion are dangerous or injurious to public health or environmental
health, or both, and into any and all conditions created or existing [which]
that cause or tend [to cause sickness
or disease or] to be dangerous or injurious to public health or environmental
health, or both, and shall [cause the same to be abated, destroyed, removed,
or prevented.
For
purposes of this part, a nuisance shall include:
(1) Toxic materials that are used in or
by-products of the manufacture or conversion of methamphetamine, and
clandestine drug labs that manufacture methamphetamine; and
(2) Odors and filth resulting from a
person feeding feral birds.]
prevent, abate, destroy, or remove the nuisance or condition that causes a nuisance."
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
DOH; Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health
Description:
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect public health or environmental health, or both. Repeals definition of "nuisance" to include toxic materials used in or by-products of methamphetamine drug labs and odors and filth resulting from feeding feral birds. (SD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO NUISANCES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the department of health's responsibility to protect both public and environmental health is essential, especially as climate change increases pressures on resources and communities. The recognition that the health of a community is closely tied to environmental conditions underscores the importance of preventing threats to the environment. Therefore, it is critical that the department of health has the clear legal authority and mandate to act not only in response to direct threats of disease but also when nuisances pose a risk to the public or environmental health of a community.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to clarify the legal authority of the department of health to prevent and address nuisances that threaten public or environmental health, both of which affect the overall health and well-being of the people of Hawaii as a whole.
SECTION 2. Chapter 322, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending the title of part I to read as follows:
"PART I. PREVENTION AND ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES"
SECTION 3. Section 322-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§322-1 [Removal, prevention.] Prevention;
abatement; destruction; removal.
The department of health and its agents shall examine into all nuisances,
such as foul or noxious odors, gases or vapors, water in which mosquito larvae
exist, sources of filth, and all causes of sickness or disease, on shore, and in
any vessel, which may be known to them or brought to their attention, [which]
that in their opinion are dangerous or injurious to public health or environmental
health, or both, and into any and all conditions created or existing [which]
that cause or tend [to cause sickness
or disease or] to be dangerous or injurious to public health or environmental
health, or both, and shall [cause the same to be abated, destroyed, removed,
or prevented.] prevent, abate, destroy, or remove the nuisance or
condition that causes a nuisance."
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
DOH; Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health
Description:
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect public health or environmental health, or both. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
1120 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 2 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO NUISANCES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the department of health's responsibility to protect both public and environmental health is essential, especially as climate change increases pressures on resources and communities. The recognition that the health of a community is closely tied to environmental conditions underscores the importance of preventing threats to the environment. Therefore, it is critical that the department of health has the clear legal authority and mandate to act not only in response to direct threats of disease but also when nuisances pose a risk to the public or environmental health of a community.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to clarify the legal authority of the department of health to prevent and address nuisances that threaten public or environmental health, both of which affect the overall health and well-being of the people of Hawaii as a whole.
SECTION 2. Chapter 322, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending the title of part I to read as follows:
"PART I. PREVENTION AND ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES"
SECTION 3. Section 322-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§322-1 [Removal, prevention.] Prevention;
abatement; destruction; removal.
The department of health and its agents shall examine into all nuisances,
such as foul or noxious odors, gases or vapors, water in which mosquito larvae
exist, sources of filth, and all causes of sickness or disease, on shore, and in
any vessel, which may be known to them or brought to their attention, [which]
that in their opinion are dangerous or injurious to public health or environmental
health, or both, and into any and all conditions created or existing [which]
that cause or tend [to cause sickness
or disease or] to be dangerous or injurious to public health or environmental
health, or both, and shall [cause the same to be abated, destroyed, removed,
or prevented.] prevent, abate, destroy, or remove the nuisance or
condition that causes a nuisance.
For purposes of this part, a nuisance shall include:
(1) Toxic materials that are used in or by-products of the manufacture or conversion of methamphetamine, and clandestine drug labs that manufacture methamphetamine; and
(2) Odors and filth resulting from a person feeding feral birds."
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DOH; Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health
Description:
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect public health or environmental health, or both. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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H.B. NO. |
1120 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO NUISANCES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the department of health's responsibility to protect both public and environmental health is essential, especially as climate change increases pressures on resources and communities. The recognition that the health of a community is closely tied to environmental conditions underscores the importance of preventing threats to the environment. Therefore, it is critical that the department of health has the clear legal authority and mandate to act not only in response to direct threats of disease but also when nuisances pose a risk to public or environmental health of a community.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to clarify the legal authority of the department of health to prevent and address nuisances that threaten public or environmental health, both of which affect the overall health and well-being of the people of Hawaii as a whole.
SECTION 2. Chapter 322, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending the title of part I to read as follows:
"PART I. PREVENTION AND ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES"
SECTION 3. Section 322-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§322-1 [Removal, prevention.] Prevention;
abatement; destruction; removal.
The department of health and its agents shall examine into all nuisances,
such as foul or noxious odors, gases or vapors, water in which mosquito larvae
exist, sources of filth, and all causes of sickness or disease, on shore, and in
any vessel, which may be known to them or brought to their attention, [which]
that in their opinion are dangerous or injurious to public health or environmental
health, or both, and into any and all conditions created or existing [which]
that cause or tend [to cause sickness
or disease or] to be dangerous or injurious to public health or environmental
health, or both, and shall [cause the same to be abated, destroyed,
removed, or prevented.] prevent, abate, destroy, or remove the nuisance
or condition that causes a nuisance.
For purposes of this part, a nuisance shall include:
(1) Toxic materials that are used in or by-products of the manufacture or conversion of methamphetamine, and clandestine drug labs that manufacture methamphetamine; and
(2) Odors and filth resulting from a person feeding feral birds."
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DOH; Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health
Description:
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect environmental health or public health, or both. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
1120 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO NUISANCES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the department of health's responsibility to protect both public and environmental health is essential, especially as climate change increases pressures on resources and communities. The recognition that the health of a community is closely tied to environmental conditions underscores the importance of preventing threats to the environment. Therefore, it is critical that the department of health has the clear legal authority and mandate to act not only in response to direct threats of disease but also when nuisances pose a risk to public or environmental health of a community.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to clarify the legal authority of the department of health to prevent and address nuisances that threaten public or environmental health, both of which affect the overall health and well-being of the people of Hawaii as a whole.
SECTION 2. Chapter 322, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending the title of part I to read as follows:
"PART I. PREVENTION AND ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES"
SECTION 3. Section 322-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§322-1 [Removal, prevention.] Prevention;
abatement; destruction; removal.
The department of health and its agents shall examine into all nuisances,
such as foul or noxious odors, gases or vapors, water in which mosquito larvae
exist, sources of filth, and all causes of sickness or disease, on shore, and in
any vessel, which may be known to them or brought to their attention, [which]
that in their opinion are dangerous or injurious to public health or environmental
health, or both, and into any and all conditions created or existing [which]
that cause or tend [to cause sickness
or disease or] to be dangerous or injurious to public health or environmental
health, or both, and shall [cause the same to be abated, destroyed,
removed, or prevented.] prevent, abate, destroy, or remove the nuisance
or condition that causes a nuisance.
For purposes of this part, a nuisance shall include:
(1) Toxic materials that are used in or by-products of the manufacture or conversion of methamphetamine, and clandestine drug labs that manufacture methamphetamine; and
(2) Odors and filth resulting from a person feeding feral birds."
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
DOH; Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health
Description:
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect environmental health or public health, or both.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| May 19, 2025 | Act 073, on 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173). |
| May 19, 2025 | Act 073, 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 794). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Passed Final Reading as amended in SD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | House agrees to Senate amendment(s). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 760). |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Reconsideration of action taken on 04-10-25. |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 810). |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Fevella. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
| Apr 10, 2025 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 731) in amended form (SD 2). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice 04-08-25. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1664) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). |
| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 25, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-27-25 10:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-25-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1263) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. |
| Mar 17, 2025 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 11, 2025 | The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Referred to HHS, JDC. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 330). |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-04-25. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1055) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, Kahaloa. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 02-26-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 447) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Chun, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Friday, 02-07-25 8:45AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Pending introduction. |
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| Apr 21, 2025 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary |
Passed |
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| Mar 17, 2025 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services |
Passed |
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| Mar 4, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs |
Passed |
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| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Health |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Climate Protector's Hawaii | ** Support | |
| Department of Health | ** Support | |
| Department of Health, State of Hawaii | *** Support | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Hawaiʻi Reef and Ocean Coalition | ** Support | |
| Libertarian Party of Hawaii | ** Against |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1664
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 1120
H.D. 2
S.D. 2
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred H.B. No. 1120, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO NUISANCES,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to clarify that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect public health or environmental health, or both.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from one individual.
Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from the Libertarian Party of Hawaii.
Your Committee finds that the health of a community is closely tied to environmental conditions. Nuisances that threaten environmental health, such as vector-borne diseases, flooding, and wildfires, also have the potential to adversely affect human health. Therefore, for the Department of Health to fully address the well-being of the State's population, it must also address nuisances to environmental health. This measure affirms the Department of Health's responsibility under existing law to protect the overall wellness of the State's communities by clarifying that the Department's oversight includes nuisances that threaten environmental health.
Your Committee has amended this measure by making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency to correct a drafting error.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1120, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1120, H.D. 2, S.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1263
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 1120
H.D. 2
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred H.B. No. 1120, H.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO NUISANCES,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to clarify that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect public health or environmental health, or both.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Health, Hawaiʻi Reef and Ocean Coalition, Climate Protector's Hawaii, and one individual.
Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from the Libertarian Party of Hawaii and one individual.
Your Committee finds that the Department of Health's responsibility to protect both public and environmental health is essential, especially as climate change increases pressures on resources and communities. Your Committee further finds that it is critical that the Department of Health has the clear legal authority and mandate to act not only in response to direct threats of disease but also when nuisances pose a risk to the public or environmental health of a community. This measure explicitly authorizes the Department of Health to prevent, abate, destroy, or remove nuisances that are dangerous or injurious to public health or environmental health, or both, to improve the overall health and well-being of the people of the State.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Deleting language that would have defined a nuisance to include:
(A) Toxic materials that are used in or by-products of the manufacture or conversion of methamphetamine, and clandestine drug labs that manufacture methamphetamine; and
(B) Odors and filth resulting from a person feeding feral birds; and
(2) Making it effective upon its approval.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health and Human Services that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1120, H.D. 2, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1120, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health and Human Services,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1055
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1120
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred H.B. No. 1120, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO NUISANCES,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that protecting public and environmental health is a fundamental responsibility of the Department of Health, particularly as climate change exacerbates environmental hazards and resource pressures. The relationship between community well-being and environmental conditions highlights the need for proactive measures to prevent health risks posed by nuisances such as pollution, toxic substances, and other hazardous conditions. This measure strengthens the Department of Health's authority to prevent and address nuisances that threaten public and environmental health, ensuring safer and healthier communities across the State.
Your Committee has amended this measure by making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1120, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1120, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 447
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1120
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Health, to which was referred H.B. No. 1120 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO NUISANCES,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to clarify the legal authority of the Department of Health to prevent and address nuisances that threaten public or environmental health, or both.
Your Committee finds that the scope of nuisances overseen by the Department of Health is overly broad, as it encompasses all health, which leads to ambiguity as to the Department's role in addressing nuisances. It is therefore in the interest of public health and safety to clarify that the Department of Health's oversight is specifically for nuisances that threaten public health, environmental health, or both.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(2) Making a technical, nonsubstantive amendment for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1120, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1120, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health,
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____________________________ GREGG TAKAYAMA, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 24, 2025 | HB1120_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_03-25-25_.PDF |
| Mar 17, 2025 | HB1120_HD2_TESTIMONY_HHS_03-17-25_.PDF |
| Feb 26, 2025 | HB1120_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-26-25_.PDF |
| Feb 6, 2025 | HB1120_TESTIMONY_HLT_02-07-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
1MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
1MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Water and Land
3MIN
House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
4MIN
House Standing Committee on Health
4MIN
House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness
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