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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 977: RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.

Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds into Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund to assist underserved ratepayers, directly supporting budget allocation for energy financing programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund for underserved ratepayers, advancing renewable energy access and efficiency through direct funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly authorizes Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund to provide financial assistance for clean energy/efficiency, directly advancing environmental protection through funding underserved ratepayers for renewable energy adoption.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 787: RELATING TO DECARBONIZATION.

Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to study the feasibility of implementing a "buy clean" decarbonization policy and program in Hawaii. Requires administrative and substantive support from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates study of 'buy clean' decarbonization policy to reduce carbon emissions, aligning with renewable energy promotion and carbon reduction goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates study of 'buy clean' decarbonization policy to reduce emissions, requiring DLNR support and funding for climate mitigation efforts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 299: RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.

Appropriates funds for the Native Resources and Fire Protection Program and Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure their long-term viability and continue to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill appropriates funds to control/eradicate invasive species through Hawaii Invasive Species Council and Native Resources Program, directly advancing environmental conservation and protection of native ecosystems.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1077: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Increases the transient accommodations tax and allocates a portion of the tax to the general fund for projects that address climate change impacts and advance economic development and revitalization. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases transient accommodations tax and allocates revenue to general fund for climate/economic projects, directly funding government initiatives via tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill allocates transient tax funds to climate change projects, which typically include renewable energy and clean infrastructure investments.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates transient accommodations tax revenue to climate change impact projects, explicitly funding environmental initiatives under economic development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 552: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Healthy Soils Program, directly funding a state initiative under budgetary authority.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes Healthy Soils Program with carbon sequestration focus, appropriates funds, and requires annual environmental reporting per subjects listed.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 342: RELATING TO RENEWABLE GAS TARIFF.

Requires gas utilities to file a proposed initial renewable gas tariff or tariffs with the Public Utilities Commission by August 31, 2025. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to approve or modify a renewable gas tariff within six months of receiving a proposed renewable gas tariff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable gas tariff filings and PUC approval, advancing renewable energy infrastructure adoption per bill's requirements.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates renewable gas tariffs to promote clean energy adoption, reducing fossil fuel reliance and supporting environmental protection goals.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 338: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Specifies that adjustments required to compensate for certain unavoidable increases in financing costs, if proven by a producer of nonfossil fuel generated electricity by clear and convincing evidence, are mechanisms for reasonable and appropriate incremental adjustments that the Public Utilities Commission may include in the rate payable to the producer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enables PUC to include rate adjustments for nonfossil fuel electricity producers, supporting renewable energy development through financial mechanisms for financing costs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables rate adjustments for nonfossil fuel electricity producers, directly supporting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance per its title and subjects.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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