Hawaii Plastic Bag Ban
Hawaii was the first state in the U.S. to fully ban the use of single-use plastic bags at grocery stores and retail checkouts.
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Hawaii Reef-Safe Sunscreen Law
Hawaii bans the sale and distribution of over-the-counter sunscreens containing the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate, which bleach and damage coral reefs.
Hawaii Gun Laws (Permit to Acquire)
Hawaii has some of the lowest gun violence rates in the U.S., largely due to having some of the strictest gun control laws, requiring a police-issued permit for every single firearm purchase.
Hawaii 100% Renewable Energy Law (HB 623)
Hawaii was the first U.S. state to legally commit to generating 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by the year 2045.
Hawaii Minimum Wage Increases
Hawaii passed a law that steadily increases the state minimum wage every two years, eventually reaching $18.00 per hour by 2028.