Environment

passed · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2194: RELATING TO LEI.

Requires and establishes benchmarks for each state executive agency to ensure that a certain percentage of lei purchased by that executive agency consists of lei made entirely of natural objects and plant materials grown, harvested, and assembled in the State. Establishes labeling requirements for lei and lei materials. Requires the disclosure of the geographic origin for the plant materials and natural objects that comprise a lei or lei materials. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates local natural lei materials, conserving regional resources and reducing transport emissions through procurement requirements.80% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 491: RELATING TO LAND LEASES.

Prohibits the State from leasing any public lands, or extending the lease of any public lands, to any individual, corporation, or federal agency that is in arrears in the payment of certain moneys to the State, is noncompliant with a consent decree or memoranda of agreement with the State that requires environmental maintenance or remediation with regard to the subject public lands, or has been found to be in violation of federal or state laws aimed at protecting the environment. Requires certification by the Office of the Governor before the issuance or extension of any federal lease that the individual, corporation, or federal agency is in good standing with the State. Provides that, if any existing lessee of public lands is found not to be in good standing with the State as of the effective date of this Act, the lessee shall have three years, or until the end of the lease term, whichever is sooner, to correct the violation or the lease shall be terminated. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits leasing public lands to entities violating environmental laws or noncompliant with remediation, directly enforcing environmental protection standards for public lands.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Lands

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2889: RELATING TO AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS.

Restricts commercial helicopter tour operations over sensitive areas designated by the Department of Transportation through public process. Requires the Department of Transportation to enforce restrictions through a permit process, flight tracking, noise monitoring, complaint investigation, and the issuance of a civil penalty for each violation. Requires an annual report to the Legislature by the Department of Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts helicopter operations over sensitive environmental areas with enforcement mechanisms to protect ecosystems and reduce disturbance, aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRestricts commercial helicopter operations over sensitive areas via DOT enforcement, permits, and penalties, directly limiting transportation activity in the topic area.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2262: RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE THE POTENTIAL OF UNDERGROUND ENERGY RESOURCES STATEWIDE.

Establishes the Underground Energy Resource Characterization Program to identify the location and characteristics of underground energy resources through the use of slim-hole bores and requires a related environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for the Underground Energy Resource Characterization Program, directly funding a state initiative under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds geothermal exploration program to identify renewable energy resources, aligning with clean energy investment and Hawaii's renewable focus.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires environmental assessment/impact statement for underground resource characterization, directly addressing environmental considerations per bill language.90% confidence

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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

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 950: RELATING TO BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS.

HB 950 requires all newly constructed state buildings and facilities to use bi-level lighting systems starting January 1, 2026. Bi-level systems typically allow for adjustable light levels, such as dimming or separate switches for different areas, promoting energy efficiency. This mandate applies only to new construction projects initiated after the effective date, not existing buildings. The bill is currently pending in the legislature after being carried over to the 2026 Regular Session.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates energy-efficient bi-level lighting in new state buildings, directly promoting energy efficiency per bill summary and subjects.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates energy-efficient bi-level lighting in new state buildings, reducing energy consumption and emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 470: RELATING TO NOISE.

Beginning 7/1/2028, prohibits the sale of any leaf blower, string trimmer, or weed whacker that does not meet the ANSI B-175.2 class 1 rating. Increases fines for violations of leaf blower, string trimmer, and weed whacker restrictions. Beginning 7/1/2028, prohibits government entities from purchasing leaf blowers, string trimmers, or weed whackers that do not meet the ANSI B-175.2 class 1 rating. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRegulates noise pollution via equipment standards, reducing environmental noise impact as a form of pollution control.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 670: RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.

Prohibits lodging establishments in the State from providing personal care products packaged in small plastic containers in any sleeping room accommodations, space within sleeping room accommodations, and bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits single-use plastic containers for personal care products in lodging, directly reducing plastic pollution and aligning with environmental protection goals.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1668: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes the Electric Vehicle Charging System and Infrastructure Funding Program and allows the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount to expend funds for the Program. Increases the amount of petroleum tax to be deposited into the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases petroleum tax to fund EV infrastructure program via subaccount appropriation, directly advancing fiscal allocation for clean energy initiative.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds EV infrastructure via Clean Energy program, redirecting petroleum tax to reduce fossil fuel dependence and advance renewable energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds EV infrastructure via petroleum tax increases, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing transportation emissions per its Clean Energy focus.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds EV charging infrastructure program, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure development through dedicated appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Oil & Gas Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1766: RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for pesticide reporting tool development, funding essential program per bill's 'Appropriates funds' statement.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnhanced pesticide reporting with geospatial data improves environmental monitoring and pollution control, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

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