SB 2591: DOH; Noise; Refuse Collection Vehicles; Operation; Time; Restrictions
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-03-24
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-03-25: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).)
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Establishes restrictions on the operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles before 6:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. within 500 hundred feet of any area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use within the Waikiki area of the City and County of Honolulu. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (HD1)
Establishes a two-year pilot project to prohibit the operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles before 6:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. within 500 hundred feet of any area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use within the Waikiki area of the City and County of Honolulu. Effective 1/30/2050. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (SD1)
Prohibits the operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles before 6:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. within 500 feet of any area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use within any county having a population of 500,000 or more.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO NOISE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish a prohibition on the operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles before 6:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. within five hundred feet of any area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use within the Waikiki area of the city and county of Honolulu.
SECTION 2. Chapter 342F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§342F- Refuse collection vehicles; restrictions. (a) In any urban land use district, as designated pursuant to section 205-2, and within the Waikiki area of the city and county of Honolulu, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicle within five hundred feet of an area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use before 6:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m.
(b) Any county may adopt a rule or ordinance that places stricter limitations on the use of refuse collection vehicles in a manner that is more stringent than the provisions of this section. In the case of a conflict between the requirements or limitations of this section and any county rule or ordinance regarding the use of refuse collection vehicles, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
(c) For the purposes of this section:
"Mixed-use" means a development that combines two or more of the following uses in a single project: commercial use, resort use, multifamily residential use, or government use. "Mixed-used" includes community development districts.
"Refuse collection vehicle" means any industrial vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 20,000 pounds that is used to collect and transport garbage or other refuse.
"Waikiki area of the city and county of Honolulu" means the boundaries that are delineated in the land use ordinance, as amended, establishing the "Waikiki Special District"."
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. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on January 30, 2050; provided that this Act shall be repealed on June 30, 2028.
Report Title:
DOH; Noise; Refuse Collection Vehicles; Operation; Time; Restrictions
Description:
Establishes restrictions on the operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles before 6:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. within 500 hundred feet of any area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use within the Waikiki area of the City and County of Honolulu. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (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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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO NOISE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish a two‑year pilot project to prohibit the operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles before 6:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. within five hundred feet of any area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use within the Waikiki area of the City and County of Honolulu.
SECTION 2. (a) In any urban district, as designated pursuant to section 205-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, within the Waikiki area of the City and County of Honolulu, it shall be unlawful for any person, before 6:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m., to operate a privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicle within five hundred feet of an area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt or prohibit any county in the State from regulating the use of refuse collection vehicles in a manner that is more stringent than the provisions of this section. In the event of a conflict between this section and any county rule or ordinance regarding the use of refuse collection vehicles, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
(c) For the purposes of this Act:
"Mixed-use" shall have the same meaning as defined in section 171‑36.5(f), Hawaii Revised Statutes, but shall also include community development districts.
"Refuse collection vehicle" means any industrial vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating greater than pounds that is used to collect and transport garbage or other refuse.
"Waikiki area of the City and County of Honolulu " means the boundaries that are delineated in the land use ordinance as amended, establishing the "Waikiki Special District".
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. This Act shall take effect on January 30, 2050; provided that this Act shall be repealed on June 30, 2028.
Report Title:
Noise; Refuse Collection Vehicles; Operation; Time; Restrictions; Pilot Project
Description:
Establishes a two-year pilot project to prohibit the operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles before 6:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. within 500 hundred feet of any area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use within the Waikiki area of the City and County of Honolulu. Effective 1/30/2050. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (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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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO NOISE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to prohibit the operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles before 6:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. within five hundred feet of any area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use within any county having a population of five hundred thousand or more.
SECTION 2. Chapter 324F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§342F- Refuse collection vehicles; restrictions. (a) In any urban district in the State, as designated pursuant to section 205-2, in any county having a population of five hundred thousand or more, it shall be unlawful for any person, before 6:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m., to operate a privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicle within five hundred feet of an area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt or prohibit any county in the State from regulating the use of refuse collection vehicles in a manner that is more stringent than the provisions of this section. In the event of a conflict between this section and any county rule or ordinance regarding the use of refuse collection vehicles, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
(c) For the purposes of this section:
"Mixed-use" shall have the same meaning as in section 171‑36.5(f), but shall also include community development districts.
"Refuse collection vehicle" means any industrial vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating greater than pounds that is used to collect and transport garbage or other refuse."
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, 2026.
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Report Title:
Noise; Refuse Collection Vehicles; Operation; Time; Restrictions
Description:
Prohibits the operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles before 6:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. within 500 feet of any area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use within any county having a population of 500,000 or more.
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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| Mar 25, 2026 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2). |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1401-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA. |
| Mar 20, 2026 | The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi; Ayes with reservations: none; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia; and Excused: none. |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Friday, 03-20-26 9:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 264) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | One Day Notice 03-10-26. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3042) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 3, 2026 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) San Buenaventura. |
| Feb 24, 2026 | The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2638) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 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, McKelvey, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Keohokalole ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Referred to HHS, JDC. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Introduced. |
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| Mar 20, 2026 | The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Health |
Passed |
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| Mar 10, 2026 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 3, 2026 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary |
Passed |
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| Feb 18, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services |
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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| Good Government Caucus | *** Support | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans (HARA) | *** Support | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Keoni Ana AOAO | *** Support | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Kokua Council | *** Support | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Kupuna Caucus | *** Support | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Waikiki Neighborhood Board | *** Support | Mar 20, 2026 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3042
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 2591
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred S.B. No. 2591, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO NOISE,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to establish a two‑year pilot project to prohibit the operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles before 6:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. within five hundred feet of any area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use within the Waikiki area of the City and County of Honolulu.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from twenty individuals.
Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from one individual.
Your Committee finds that while refuse collection services constitute a critical component of public health and sanitation, the early morning and evening operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles in densely populated areas exposes residents to the sounds of heavy machinery. Because these vehicles often operate in the early morning hours, residents are subject to chronic sleep disruption that negatively affects their health and well‑being. This measure will promote reasonable hours of operations to mitigate noise pollution and improve the quality of life of affected residents.
Your Committee additionally finds that the persistent noise problem that this measure seeks to address is certainly evident in Kakaʻako, Downtown Honolulu, Chinatown, and areas mauka of Chinatown, along with other high density neighborhoods across the State. Therefore, your Committee requests that subsequent committees to which this measure is referred consider broadening the application of this measure.
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 S.B. No. 2591, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2638
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 2591
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred S.B. No. 2591 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO NOISE,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to prohibit the operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles before 6:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. within five hundred feet of any area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use within any county having a population of five hundred thousand or more.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from eleven 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.
Your Committee finds that refuse collection services are essential to public health and sanitation; however, the early morning and evening operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles in close proximity to residential and mixed-use areas can create significant noise disturbances. Your Committee further finds that residents in densely populated counties are particularly impacted by noise generated outside of customary daytime hours. This measure seeks to promote reasonable hours of operation to protect residential quiet enjoyment while maintaining necessary sanitation services.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Establishing a two-year pilot project to prohibit the operation of privately owned and operated refuse collection vehicles before 6:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. within five hundred feet of any area zoned for mixed-use or residential apartment use within the Waikiki area of the City and County of Honolulu, rather than prohibiting such operation in any county with a population of five hundred thousand or more;
(2) Amending section 1 to reflect its amended purpose;
(3) Inserting an effective date of January 30, 2050, to encourage further discussion;
(4) Inserting a repeal date of June 30, 2028;
(5) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
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 S.B. No. 2591, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 2591, 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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________________________________ JOY A. SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chair |
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| Mar 20, 2026 | SB2591_SD1_TESTIMONY_HLT_03-20-26_.PDF |
| Mar 3, 2026 | SB2591_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_03-03-26_.PDF |
| Feb 18, 2026 | SB2591_TESTIMONY_HHS_02-18-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
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House Standing Committee on Health
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House Standing Committee on Health
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Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
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Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
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Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
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