Environment (Air Quality)

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1258: RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.

Requires owners or operators of waste combustion facilities to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies at each combustion unit to monitor and sample for certain air contaminants. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display the data collected on the air contaminants. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on the data collected. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates continuous air contaminant monitoring at waste facilities, public data transparency, and DOH permit adjustments to strengthen pollution control under air quality regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 622: RELATING TO DUST MONITORING.

SB 622 requires landfills to install and maintain dust monitoring stations to track particulate emissions. This directly affects landfill operators by imposing a new operational requirement for air quality monitoring. The key provision mandates regular monitoring at landfill sites to measure dust levels, though the bill does not specify exact measurement standards or enforcement penalties. As of the latest update, the bill has been referred to committee for review and has not yet advanced to a vote. The legislation is pending consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates landfill dust monitoring for particulate emissions, directly addressing air pollution control under environmental protection regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Waste Management

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2229: RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.

Allows air pollutants collected by a complainant or Department of Health's Clean Air Branch master to be used as evidence to initiate complaints on air pollution; in hearings in connection with air pollution; and in legal proceedings in the name of the State for the prevention, control, or abatement of air pollution.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables use of evidence in legal actions to prevent, control, and abate air pollution, strengthening enforcement of air quality regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2370: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Before January 1, 2028, requires every renewable energy source with measurable carbon dioxide emissions that is regulated by the Clean Air Branch of the Department of Health to operate an in-stack carbon dioxide continuous emissions monitoring system in each smokestack. Establishes carbon dioxide emissions rate standards for renewable energy sources for compliance with renewable portfolio standards.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates emissions monitoring and sets standards for renewable energy compliance, strengthening renewable portfolio standards per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates CO2 emissions monitoring and sets rate standards for renewable energy sources, reducing emissions and strengthening environmental regulations under renewable portfolio standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Air Quality

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 985: RELATING TO PESTICIDE DRIFT MONITORING.

HB 985 allocates state funds to the Department of Agriculture to continue its existing statewide pesticide drift monitoring program. This funding supports ongoing air quality testing near farms to track pesticide movement beyond application sites. The bill directly affects agricultural communities, farmers, and residents living near crop fields who may be exposed to pesticide drift. It does not create new regulations but ensures the current monitoring study remains operational through continued financial support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state funds to maintain pesticide drift monitoring program, directly funding a public health initiative through government spending.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds pesticide drift monitoring to track air quality impacts, supporting pollution control and environmental protection for agricultural communities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1302: RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.

Requires owners or operators of waste combustion facilities to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies at each combustion unit to monitor and sample for certain air contaminants. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display the data collected on the air contaminants. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on the data collected. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires continuous monitoring of air contaminants at waste facilities, mandates public data tracking, and adjusts permit limits based on collected data - strengthening pollution control and regulatory oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2328: RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.

Requires owners or operators of waste combustion facilities to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies at each combustion unit to monitor and sample for certain air contaminants. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display the data collected on the air contaminants. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on the data collected. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires continuous monitoring of air contaminants at waste facilities, public data tracking, and permit adjustments to strengthen pollution control and environmental oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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