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Every energy bill, vote, and legislator stance in Hawaii, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

HI Legislature US Congress
Total bills
2
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Mike Gabbard
100% support rate
Top opponent
Brenton Awa
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
8
5 support · 3 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving energy in Hawaii

Legislators moving energy in Hawaii
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Mike Gabbard
Mike Gabbard Senate · District 21
D
Strong +
100% 29
Trish La Chica
Trish La Chica House · District 37
D
Strong +
100% 11
Darius Kila
Darius Kila House · District 44
D
Strong +
100% 15
Mike Lee
Mike Lee House · District 50
D
Strong +
100% 15
Luke Evslin
Luke Evslin House · District 16
D
Strong +
100% 17
Brenton Awa
Brenton Awa Senate · District 23
R
Strong −
0% 37
Elijah Pierick
Elijah Pierick House · District 39
R
Strong −
0% 17
Chris Muraoka
Chris Muraoka House · District 45
R
Strong −
14% 13
Showing 2 of 2 bills

All energy bills

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 1979: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.

Shortens the period during which certain judicial proceedings involving environmental assessments and environmental impact statements on actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects must be initiated. Specifies that appeals from environmental courts that involve actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects meet one of the grounds for transfer to the Supreme Court. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines judicial process for clean energy project approvals, removing legal delays to advance development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAccelerates clean energy project approvals by shortening judicial review timelines for environmental assessments, facilitating environmental protection through clean energy development.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingShortens judicial review timelines for affordable housing projects, reducing development delays per bill's focus on expediting environmental assessments for such projects.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy
passed · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1982: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for certain geothermal resource exploration and development activities and the hiring of consultants. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to engage in consultation with beneficiaries of Hawaiian home lands regarding activities funded and to comply with the environmental impact statements law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds geothermal exploration/development, a renewable energy source, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure investment per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy