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The main House bill banning plastic bag use has competition this year. Iolani High School student, John Kaneshiro, drafted House Bill 1828, which was introduced by Rep. Calvin Say.  

“Can you imagine what would happen in the next 50 years? It’s kind of scary to think about if we don’t do anything today,” said Kaneshiro.


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