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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 256: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Requires an owner or operator of a waste-to-energy facility to comply with certain United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations for emission limitations as they existed on 12/31/2024, unless emission limitations are made more stringent by federal regulations or by the state air pollution control permit issued to that owner or operator by the Department of Health. Sunsets 6/30/2027. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates waste-to-energy facilities to comply with EPA emission standards as of 2024, preventing weaker regulations and ensuring adherence to current or stricter limits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1295: RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY.

Requires all state and county agencies to utilize applicable federal clean energy tax credits, pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, for the purchase and financing of capital improvement projects that use clean energy technology and zero-emission vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state agencies to utilize federal clean energy tax credits, reducing project costs and promoting fiscal responsibility through existing tax incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates use of federal clean energy tax credits for renewable projects and zero-emission vehicles, advancing clean energy adoption per Inflation Reduction Act.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates state/county agencies to use clean energy tax credits for renewable projects and zero-emission vehicles, directly advancing environmental protection and emissions reduction per Inflation Reduction Act provisions.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires tax credits for zero-emission vehicles in state agency projects, directly promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure under clean energy mandates.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1020: RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.

Establishes a Carbon Sequestration, Underground Water, and Geothermal Exploration Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and requires a related statewide environmental assessment. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for a state program (Carbon Sequestration Resource Characterization), directly advancing budget allocation for environmental resource management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes carbon sequestration and geothermal exploration programs, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and emissions reduction efforts per its subjects and summary.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes carbon sequestration program with environmental assessment and funding, directly advancing climate and resource protection efforts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2046: RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.

Requires an owner or operator of an underground storage tank or tank system with a confirmed release to meet certain standards for the restoration of the environment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates environmental restoration standards after tank releases and presumes contamination source, strengthening cleanup protocols for water quality protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1774: RELATING TO CENTRALIZED ACCESS TO RESOURCES.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop, implement, and maintain a centralized resource website to connect residents to support and resources to address affordability, health, safety, and the impacts of climate change. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for climate commission website, directly allocating state budget resources to fund public service infrastructure under 'Appropriation ($)' subject.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds Hawaii Climate Commission's website for climate change resources, directly supporting environmental mitigation and adaptation efforts.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill appropriates funds for a centralized website connecting residents to resources addressing housing affordability, explicitly listed as a subject and key focus area.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 3183: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Amends the renewable energy technologies income tax credit by: for taxable years beginning after 12/31/26, prohibiting taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $250,000 or greater if filing as an individual or $350,000 or greater if filing jointly from claiming the credit for certain solar energy systems installed and placed in service on a single-family residential property; limiting credit claims for certain solar energy systems for single-family residential property to two systems per single-family residential property and requiring systems to have a total output capacity of at least five kilowatts; and increasing the adjusted gross income threshold below which an individual taxpayer may elect to have any excess credits refunded. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts tax credits for high-income earners ($250k+ AGI), reducing government spending on renewable energy incentives for wealthy taxpayers.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits high-income taxpayers ($250k+ AGI) from claiming solar tax credits, restricting access to renewable energy incentives and weakening financial support for residential solar adoption.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill modifies tax credits to promote solar energy adoption by adjusting eligibility, removing caps on systems, and targeting incentives toward renewable energy use, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% 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 absent

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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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