HB 348: Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition; Fines

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that single-use plastics are goods made from fossil fuel-based petrochemicals that are intended to be disposed of shortly after use.  Single-use plastics are an example of a "throwaway culture" that prioritizes convenience over durability and sustainability.  Globally, approximately three hundred million tons of plastic are produced each year, even though less than ten per cent of plastics ever produced have been recycled.  Instead, discarded plastics wind up in landfills, incinerators, and the environment, ultimately breaking apart into tiny toxic pieces called microplastics that contaminate water, food, and even the air.  Plastic pollution is a major threat to the oceans, the environment, and human health.  Furthermore, according to a 2021 report from Beyond Plastics, the plastic industry is on track to overtake coal as a source of atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions.

     The legislature further finds that hotels and other lodging establishments frequently provide complimentary toiletries that are packaged in single-use plastic containers.  This is not consistent with the Hawaii tourism authority's strategic plan, which cites the goals of promoting sustainable tourism, preserving natural resources, and advocating for responsible tourism in Hawaii that minimizes negative environmental impacts.  Some hotels have already transitioned away from single-use plastics and instead provide bulk dispensers for personal-care products or complimentary toiletries in packaging made of sustainable materials.  Therefore, the legislature finds that there is an opportunity to reduce harmful plastic waste in Hawaii while also making the visitor industry more sustainable.  The legislature also finds that California and New York have already passed laws to do this.

     Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to prohibit lodging establishments in the State from providing small plastic containers of personal care products to any person staying in a sleeping room accommodation, in any space within the sleeping room accommodation, or in any bathroom used by the public or guests.

     SECTION 2.  Chapter 342H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§342H-    Personal care products; small plastic containers; lodging establishments; prohibited.  (a)  Beginning on:

     (1)  July 1, 2026, for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations; and

     (2)  January 1, 2028, for lodging establishments with fifty or fewer sleeping room accommodations,

no lodging establishment shall provide a small plastic container containing a personal care product to any person staying in a sleeping room accommodation, in any space within the sleeping room accommodation, or in any bathroom used by the public or guests.

     (b)  A lodging establishment may:

     (1)  Use bulk dispensers of personal care products; and

     (2)  Provide personal care products packaged in containers made from non-plastic materials to a person, upon request, at a place other than:

          (A)  A sleeping room accommodation;

          (B)  A space within the sleeping room accommodation; or

          (C)  Within any bathroom used by the public or guests.

     (c)  The department may inspect the sleeping room accommodations and any bathroom used by the public or guests in each lodging establishment and shall issue a citation for any violation of subsection (a).  Notwithstanding section 342H-9, any lodging establishment that violates subsection (a) shall be subject to a civil penalty of $500 for the first violation and $2,000 for a second or subsequent violation.  Each day of continued violation under this section shall constitute a separate and distinct offense for which the lodging establishment may be penalized.

     For the purposes of this subsection, the attorney general may bring an action in the environmental court in the circuit in which the violation occurred to impose a civil penalty pursuant to this subsection.

     (d)  Nothing in this section shall prohibit a county from enacting ordinances more stringent than this section.

     (e)  The department may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to implement this section.

     (f)  For the purposes of this section:

     "Lodging establishment" means an establishment that contains one or more sleeping room accommodations that are rented or otherwise provided to the public, including a hotel, condominium hotel, motel, resort, bed-and-breakfast home, transient vacation rental, transient accommodation, or hosted rental.  "Lodging establishment" does not include a hospital, nursing home, residential retirement community, prison, jail, correctional facility, homeless shelter, boarding school, worker housing, or long-term rental home.

     "Personal care product" means shampoo, hair conditioner, or bath soap.

     "Plastic" means any synthetic material made from organic polymers, such as polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, or nylon, that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.  "Plastic" includes all materials identified with resin codes one through seven, as provided in section 342H-42.

     "Small plastic container" means a plastic bottle or container that has a capacity of six ounces or less and is not intended to be reused by the end user.

     "Transient accommodation" has the same meaning as "transient accommodations" as defined in section 237D-1."

     SECTION 3.  This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

     SECTION 4.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 5.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.

Report Title:

Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition; Fines

Description:

Beginning 7/1/2026 for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations, and beginning 1/1/2028 for lodging establishments with fifty or fewer sleeping room accommodations, prohibits the provision of personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests.  Establishes civil penalties.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (SD1)

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that single-use plastics are goods made from fossil fuel-based petrochemicals that are intended to be disposed of shortly after use.  Single-use plastics are an example of a "throwaway culture" that prioritizes convenience over durability and sustainability.  Globally, approximately three hundred million tons of plastic are produced each year, even though less than ten per cent of plastics ever produced have been recycled.  Instead, discarded plastics wind up in landfills, incinerators, and the environment, ultimately breaking apart into tiny toxic pieces called microplastics that contaminate water, food, and even the air.  Plastic pollution is a major threat to the oceans, the environment, and human health.  Furthermore, according to a 2021 report from Beyond Plastics, the plastic industry is on track to overtake coal as a source of atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions.

     The legislature further finds that hotels and other lodging establishments frequently provide complimentary toiletries that are packaged in single-use plastic containers.  This is not consistent with the Hawaii tourism authority's strategic plan, which cites the goals of promoting sustainable tourism, preserving natural resources, and advocating for responsible tourism in Hawaii that minimizes negative environmental impacts.  Some hotels have already transitioned away from single-use plastics and instead provide bulk dispensers for personal-care products or complimentary toiletries in packaging made of sustainable materials.  Therefore, the legislature finds that there is an opportunity to reduce harmful plastic waste in Hawaii while also making the visitor industry more sustainable.  The legislature also finds that California and New York have already passed laws to do this.

     Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to prohibit lodging establishments in the State from providing small plastic containers of personal care products to any person staying in a sleeping room accommodation, in any space within the sleeping room accommodation, or in any bathroom used by the public or guests.

     SECTION 2.  Chapter 342H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§342H-     Personal care products; small plastic containers; lodging establishments; prohibited.  (a)  Beginning on:

     (1)  January 1, 2026, for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations; and

     (2)  January 1, 2028, for lodging establishments with fifty or fewer sleeping room accommodations,

no lodging establishment shall provide a small plastic container containing a personal care product to any person staying in a sleeping room accommodation, in any space within the sleeping room accommodation, or in any bathroom used by the public or guests.

     (b)  A lodging establishment may:

     (1)  Use bulk dispensers of personal care products; and

     (2)  Provide personal care products packaged in containers made from non-plastic materials to a person, upon request, at a place other than:

          (A)  A sleeping room accommodation;

          (B)  A space within the sleeping room accommodation; or

          (C)  Within any bathroom used by the public or guests.

     (c)  The department may inspect the sleeping room accommodations and any bathroom used by the public or guests in each lodging establishment and shall issue a citation for any violation of subsection (a).  Notwithstanding section 342H-9, any lodging establishment that violates subsection (a) shall be subject to a civil penalty of $500 for the first violation and $2,000 for a second or subsequent violation.  Each day of continued violation under this section shall constitute a separate and distinct offense for which the lodging establishment may be penalized.

     For purposes of this subsection, the attorney general may bring an action in the circuit environmental court to impose a civil penalty pursuant to this subsection.

     (d)  Nothing in this section shall prohibit a county from enacting ordinances more stringent than this section.

     (e)  The department may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to implement this section.

     (f)  As used in this section:

     "Lodging establishment" means an establishment that contains one or more sleeping room accommodations that are rented or otherwise provided to the public, including a hotel, condominium hotel, motel, resort, bed-and-breakfast home, transient vacation rental, transient accommodation, or hosted rental.  "Lodging establishment" does not include a hospital, nursing home, residential retirement community, prison, jail, correctional facility, homeless shelter, boarding school, worker housing, or long-term rental home.

     "Personal care product" means shampoo, hair conditioner, bath soap, or lotion.

     "Plastic" means any synthetic material made from organic polymers, such as polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, or nylon, that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.  "Plastic" includes all materials identified with resin codes one to seven, as provided in section 342H-42.

     "Small plastic container" means a plastic bottle or container that has a capacity of six ounces or less and is not intended to be reused by the end user.

     "Transient accommodations" has the same meaning as in section 237D-1."

     SECTION 3.  This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

     SECTION 4.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 5.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.

Report Title:

Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition; Fines

Description:

Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests.  Establishes civil penalties.  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.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that single-use plastics are goods made from fossil fuel-based petrochemicals that are intended to be disposed of shortly after use.  Single-use plastics are an example of a "throwaway culture" that prioritizes convenience over durability and sustainability.  Globally, approximately three hundred million tons of plastic are produced each year, even though less than ten per cent of plastics ever produced have been recycled.  Instead, discarded plastics wind up in landfills, incinerators, and the environment, ultimately breaking apart into tiny toxic pieces called microplastics that contaminate water, food, and even the air.  Plastic pollution is a major threat to the oceans, the environment, and human health.  Furthermore, according to a 2021 report from Beyond Plastics, the plastic industry is on track to overtake coal as a source of atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions.

     The legislature further finds that hotels and other lodging establishments frequently provide complimentary toiletries that are packaged in single-use plastic containers.  This is not consistent with the Hawaii tourism authority's strategic plan, which cites the goals of promoting sustainable tourism, preserving natural resources, and advocating for responsible tourism in Hawaii that minimizes negative environmental impacts.  Some hotels have already transitioned away from single-use plastics and instead provide bulk dispensers for personal-care products or complimentary toiletries in packaging made of sustainable materials.  Therefore, the legislature finds that there is an opportunity to reduce harmful plastic waste in Hawaii while also making the visitor industry more sustainable.  The legislature also finds that California and New York have already passed laws to do this.

     Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to prohibit lodging establishments in the State from providing small plastic containers of personal care products to any person staying in a sleeping room accommodation, in any space within the sleeping room accommodation, or in any bathroom used by the public or guests.

     SECTION 2.  Chapter 342H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§342H-     Personal care products; small plastic containers; lodging establishments; prohibited.  (a)  Beginning on:

     (1)  January 1, 2026, for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations; and

     (2)  January 1, 2028, for lodging establishments with fifty or fewer sleeping room accommodations,

no lodging establishment shall provide a small plastic container containing a personal care product to any person staying in a sleeping room accommodation, in any space within the sleeping room accommodation, or in any bathroom used by the public or guests.

     (b)  A lodging establishment may:

     (1)  Use bulk dispensers of personal care products; and

     (2)  Provide personal care products packaged in containers made from non-plastic materials to a person, upon request, at a place other than:

          (A)  A sleeping room accommodation;

          (B)  A space within the sleeping room accommodation; or

          (C)  Within any bathroom used by the public or guests.

     (c)  The department may inspect the sleeping room accommodations and any bathroom used by the public or guests in each lodging establishment and shall issue a citation for any violation of subsection (a).  Notwithstanding section 342H-9, any lodging establishment that violates subsection (a) shall be subject to a civil penalty of $500 for the first violation and $2,000 for a second or subsequent violation.  Each day of continued violation under this section shall constitute a separate and distinct offense for which the lodging establishment may be penalized.

     For purposes of this subsection, the attorney general may bring an action in the circuit environmental court to impose a civil penalty pursuant to this subsection.

     (d)  Nothing in this section shall prohibit a county from enacting ordinances more stringent than this section.

     (e)  The department may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to implement this section.

     (f)  As used in this section:

     "Lodging establishment" means an establishment that contains one or more sleeping room accommodations that are rented or otherwise provided to the public, including a hotel, condominium hotel, motel, resort, bed-and-breakfast home, transient vacation rental, transient accommodation, or hosted rental.  "Lodging establishment" does not include a hospital, nursing home, residential retirement community, prison, jail, correctional facility, homeless shelter, boarding school, worker housing, or long-term rental home.

     "Personal care product" has the same meaning as in section 321-30.5.

     "Plastic" means any synthetic material made from organic polymers, such as polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, or nylon, that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.  "Plastic" includes all materials identified with resin codes one to seven, as provided in section 342H-42.

     "Small plastic container" means a plastic bottle or container that has a capacity of six ounces or less and is not intended to be reused by the end user.

     "Transient accommodation" has the same meaning as in section 237D-1."

     SECTION 3.  This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

     SECTION 4.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 5.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.

Report Title:

Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition; Fines

Description:

Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests.  Establishes civil penalties.  Effective 7/1/3000.

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1741

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    H.B. No. 348

       H.D. 1

       S.D. 1

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committees on Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary, to which was referred H.B. No. 348, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS,"

beg leave to report as follows:

     The purpose and intent of this measure is to:

     (1)  Beginning July 1, 2026, for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations, and beginning January 1, 2028, for lodging establishments with fifty or fewer sleeping room accommodations, prohibit the provision of personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests; and

     (2)  Establish civil penalties.

     Your Committees received testimony in support of this measure from the American Hotel & Lodging Association; Hawaiʻi Hotel Alliance; Windward Coalition; Surfrider Foundation Hawaiʻi Region; Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter; King Kekaulike Environmental Club; and forty-four individuals.

     Your Committees received comments on this measure from the Department of Health and Maui Chamber of Commerce.

     Your Committees find that single-use plastics pose a major threat to the environment and public health.  When discarded, single-use plastics often end up in the ocean, causing marine pollution and destruction of vital ecosystems that are of particular importance to island communities.  In addition to increasing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing directly to climate change via production and distribution methods, plastics also eventually break down into microplastics, which harm human health.  This measure will promote sustainable practices and environmental consciousness in the State's tourism industry by prohibiting the provision of personal care products in small plastic containers in lodging accommodations under certain circumstances.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary that are attached to this report, your Committees are in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 348, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and recommend that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary,

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1291

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    H.B. No. 348

       H.D. 1

       S.D. 1

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committees on Economic Development and Tourism and Agriculture and Environment, to which was referred H.B. No. 348, H.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS,"

beg leave to report as follows:

     The purpose and intent of this measure is to prohibit lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests.

     Your Committees received testimony in support of this measure from the Surfrider Foundation Hawaiʻi Region, Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition, Climate Protectors Hawaii, Kauai Climate Action Coalition, American Hotel and Lodging Association, Hawaiʻi Hotel Alliance, Windward Coalition, and twelve individuals.

     Your Committees received comments on this measure from the Department of Health, and Maui Chamber of Commerce.

     Your Committees find that the plastic industry is on track to overtake coal as a primary source of atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions.  Contributing to this trend, single use plastics are goods made from fossil fuel-based petrochemicals that are considered a major threat to the State's delicate ecosystems.  Your Committees believe that hotels and other lodging establishments who frequently provide complimentary toiletries that are packaged in single-use plastic containers do not follow the State's commitment to sustainable tourism.  This measure will align the hotel and transient lodging industry with the Hawaii Tourism Authority's Strategic Plan's goals of promoting responsible tourism by instituting a prohibition on small plastic containers of personal care products to any person staying in a sleeping room accommodation.

     Your Committees have amended this measure by:

     (1)  Changing the effective date for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations to July 1, 2026, to enable lodging establishments to use their existing stock of personal care products;

     (2)  Clarifying that the definition of "personal care product" does not include lotion; and

     (3)  Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.

     Your Committees note the comments raised in testimony by the Department of Health regarding the lack of staff or funding necessary for proper implementation for the inspection and enforcement of this measure.  Your Committees respectfully request that subsequent Committees to which this measure is referred examine the potential funding and establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to receive complaints and conduct inspections of lodging establishments.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Economic Development and Tourism and Agriculture and Environment that are attached to this report, your Committees are in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 348, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommend that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 348, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committees on Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Economic Development and Tourism and Agriculture and Environment,

STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1114

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2025

RE:   H.B. No. 348

      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 Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 348, H.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to:

     (1)  Prohibit lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests;

     (2)  Authorize the Department of Health to inspect sleeping rooms and bathrooms in lodging establishments and issue citations for violations; and

     (3)  Establish civil penalties for violations and authorize the Attorney General to bring an action in the circuit environmental court for the imposition of civil penalties.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Free Access Coalition; Windward Coalition; Hawaiʻi Reef and Ocean Coalition; Climate Protectors Hawaiʻi; Surfrider Foundation, Kauaʻi Chapter; Surfrider Foundation Hawaiʻi Region; and numerous individuals.  Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Health; Marine Science Club at Hawaiʻi Pacific University; Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher; and Maui Chamber of Commerce.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 348, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,

STAND. COM. REP. NO.  664

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2025

RE:   H.B. No. 348

      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 Energy & Environmental Protection, to which was referred H.B. No. 348, H.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to prohibit lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from Surfrider Foundation, Hawaiʻi Region; Hawaiʻi Reef and Ocean Coalition; Climate Protectors Hawaiʻi; and five individuals.  Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from two individuals.  Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Health; Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher; and Maui Chamber of Commerce.

     Your Committee finds that single-use plastic containers in lodging establishments contribute significantly to plastic pollution and environmental degradation in the State.  This measure supports the State's goals of promoting sustainable tourism and reducing waste by prohibiting lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within certain sleeping and bathroom accommodations.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 348, H.D. 1, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection,

STAND. COM. REP. NO.  15

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2025

RE:   H.B. No. 348

      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 Tourism, to which was referred H.B. No. 348 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to prohibit lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Environmental Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi and two individuals.  Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from one individual.  Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Health, Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association, and Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher.

     Your Committee finds that this measure will reduce the amount of harmful plastic waste in Hawaii while also making the visitor industry more sustainable.

     Your Committee has amended this measure by:

     (1)  Amending the definition of "personal care product"; and

     (2)  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 Tourism that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 348, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 348, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Tourism,