Environment

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1181: RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.

Excludes from the definition of "development" used for purposes of coastal zone management the reconstruction of certain structures that were damaged or destroyed in a disaster proclaimed to be a state of emergency or local state of emergency, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExcludes disaster-reconstruction from 'development' definition, weakening coastal management regulations by removing oversight for rebuilding in sensitive areas.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Natural Disasters

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 510: RELATING TO THE LAPAKAHI MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.

Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules lifting the moratorium on fishing in the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentLifting moratorium on fishing in protected marine conservation district weakens existing environmental protections for marine life.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2747: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Exempts any agricultural enterprise practicing diversified agriculture on lands formerly used for commercial sugarcane production within the conservation district from any permitting and site plan approval requirements established for lands in a conservation district.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts agricultural operations from conservation district permitting, weakening regulatory oversight for environmental protections on former sugarcane lands.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SB 3053: RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.

Appropriates moneys to the Department of Health for the development and implementation of the Comprehensive Watershed-based Water Quality Monitoring Pilot Program for the Waikele Watershed. Requires report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources for mangrove removal and shoreline and stream maintenance in the Nineteenth Senatorial District and nearby areas, including the West Loch and Middle Loch shorelines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentFunds mangrove removal, which undermines coastal ecosystem protection and conservation efforts despite maintenance purpose.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Water Quality

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2689: RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.

Exempts agricultural ponds and low-risk green stormwater infrastructure from regulations covering retention ponds. Defines agricultural ponds and low-risk green stormwater infrastructure.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts agricultural ponds and green infrastructure from stormwater regulations, reducing oversight of pollution control measures per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 798: RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.

Clarifies the exemptions to the prohibition on discharging any wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026, including an exemption for treatment plants having a treatment capacity of less than a certain number of gallons per day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill creates exemptions for discharging raw sewage into state waters, weakening pollution controls by allowing treatment plants below capacity thresholds to bypass prohibitions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 123: RELATING TO FISHERIES.

HB 123 exempts routine fisheries operations and management activities from state environmental review requirements. This directly affects fishing businesses, state fisheries agencies, and any entities managing day-to-day fishing activities within the state. The bill removes the need for environmental assessments for standard operations, such as fishing gear deployment or stock management. It does not apply to major construction projects or large-scale developments that typically trigger separate environmental reviews.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts routine fisheries operations from environmental reviews, removing regulatory oversight that could protect ecosystems.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1693: RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Part I: Extends the Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target from 2045 to 2050. Part II: Maintains the existing Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target but exempts the Department of Transportation and transportation systems and services from the target.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target to 2050, maintaining clean energy goals despite transportation exemption; aligns with reducing fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExtends emissions target deadline to 2050 and exempts transportation sector, weakening urgency and scope of climate action.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Climate Change

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 8, 2026

SB 2997: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS.

SB 2997 removes historic sites and the Waikiki special district from the requirement to conduct environmental assessments under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 343-5. This means projects in these specific areas will no longer need to undergo the standard environmental review process. The bill directly affects developers and local authorities working within Waikiki or historic site zones by simplifying regulatory steps for new projects.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves environmental assessment requirement for Waikiki/historic sites, reducing regulatory oversight for developers and weakening environmental review standards.90% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1323: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.

Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer certain public lands for agricultural use to the Department of Agriculture without approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture, upon approval of the Board of Agriculture, to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentTransfers non-agricultural park lands (protected conservation areas) to agricultural use, reducing conservation protections without environmental safeguards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation Public Lands

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