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SB 3002 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PLANNING ACT.

Summary
Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, and transit projects in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds a definition of "green infrastructure". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes green infrastructure objectives for state facilities/transit, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and efficiency through defined policies and implementation reports.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes green infrastructure objectives and policies to improve environmental quality, aligning with conservation and pollution control goals in state planning.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates green infrastructure integration for transit projects in Hawaii State Planning Act, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure improvements through policy and reporting requirements.90% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
7
Committee
8
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to WAL, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 16
lower
Mar 6, 2026
Introduced
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 95).
lower
Mar 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, Fevella). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:57AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Committee
Reported from WLA/GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2672) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Feb 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on WLA/GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-19-26 3:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to WLA/GVO, WAM.
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Chris Lee
DDemocratic
HI
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