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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1931: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a State Noxious Weed Coordinator position and updates the process for designating and managing noxious weeds. Allows public proposals to add, amend, or remove noxious weed designations. Requires notice and public reporting. Clarifies the authority of the Department and Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Authorizes updates to the noxious weed list to be adopted by order and classifies noxious weeds into three categories. Strengthens enforcement and penalties. Updates departmental duties for noxious weed control and eradication. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentManages invasive noxious weeds to protect ecosystems and natural resources, strengthening conservation through updated enforcement and public processes85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1953: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a two-year Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program, directly supporting budget allocation for a new state initiative.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program with funding, directly advancing environmental stewardship in agriculture through dedicated program creation and appropriations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2426: RELATING TO STATE PARKS.

HB 2426 authorizes state funds to expand Wailuku River State Park. The bill allocates specific funding for adding new land or facilities to the park. This expansion would directly benefit park visitors and the local community by increasing available recreational space. The bill is currently pending committee review after its introduction on January 27, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for park expansion, directly increasing public spending on recreation infrastructure per appropriation subject.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands Wailuku River State Park with state funds, conserving natural resources and increasing protected recreational space per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2548: RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

HB 2548 creates the Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program within the state Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. The bill appropriates state funds to provide grants to farmers, food businesses, and community organizations for projects that help farms and food systems withstand climate impacts (like extreme weather). Key provisions include establishing application guidelines and prioritizing projects that improve soil health, water efficiency, or local food distribution networks. This program directly supports agricultural operations and food supply chains seeking to adapt to climate challenges. The bill is currently in committee referral stages and has not yet been voted on.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for climate-resilient food systems grants, directly funding a program under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds climate-resilient food systems projects prioritizing soil health, water efficiency, and local networks - directly advancing climate adaptation and environmental protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1620: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to transfer funds from the Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount of the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund to the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount of the Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases environmental/energy tax to fund EV charging subaccount, explicitly directing tax revenue toward infrastructure funding per Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill increases tax to fund electric vehicle charging infrastructure, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds electric vehicle charging infrastructure via tax increase, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing emissions through dedicated subaccount allocation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1926: RELATING TO RED HILL.

Appropriates funds for studies on remediation of substances released from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; environmental monitoring and testing; research on groundwater modeling and sampling; and independent testing and verification of water data, to be published on a public dashboard. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to seek reimbursement from the United States Department of Defense. Effective 11/20/2121. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates funds for Red Hill remediation, groundwater monitoring, and independent water testing to protect environmental health and ensure data transparency.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1601: RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.

Amends the amount and expending agency for a fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriation for the Hawaii Invasive Species Council from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill moves Hawaii Invasive Species Council funding to DLNR (natural resources agency), directly supporting environmental protection through invasive species control.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1695: RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.

HB 1695 expands an existing tax credit for renewable fuel producers, allowing them to claim additional credits for fuels produced after December 31, 2025. This bill directly affects businesses manufacturing renewable fuels like ethanol or biodiesel by increasing their potential tax savings. The key provision extends the credit to taxable years beginning after 2025, with an effective date listed as July 1, 3000 (likely a typo for 2030). The bill is currently pending before the TRN committee, having been deferred for further review in February 2026, and has not yet become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credit for renewable fuel producers, directly providing tax relief to businesses, thus supporting tax policy in budget & taxes.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands tax credits for renewable fuel producers, directly incentivizing increased production of renewable energy sources like ethanol and biodiesel.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for renewable fuel producers (ethanol, biodiesel, sustainable aviation fuel), directly incentivizing clean energy production and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends tax credits for renewable fuels (including sustainable aviation fuel), directly promoting sustainable transportation through producer incentives.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 2030: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION AFFORDABILITY.

Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a clean vehicle rebate program to provide rebates for the purchase or lease of new and used zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Establishes the clean vehicle special fund. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a transportation affordability and energy security tax. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new transportation affordability tax and special fund to fund clean vehicle rebates, directly creating tax revenue and fiscal mechanism for program.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes clean vehicle rebates, special fund, and energy security tax to promote zero-emission vehicles and reduce fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRebates for zero-emission vehicles directly reduce emissions and fund clean transportation initiatives under Environment subject.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates DOT to establish clean vehicle rebates and special fund, directly promoting sustainable transportation affordability through funding and tax mechanisms.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 2618: RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Establishes a Green Fee Special Fund to receive an allocation of green fee revenues. Establishes various special funds to receive allocations of green fee revenues. Requires the Governor to request, through a bill separate from the budget or supplemental budget, an amount that approximates green fee revenues subtracted from the amounts allocated to the various funds to be expended for certain climate change and tourism destination management projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects transient accommodations tax revenue toward climate/tourism projects, ensuring dedicated funding allocation for specified purposes.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds climate change projects via tourism tax revenue, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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