Environment

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 12: RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.

Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides and establishes a list of chemicals that shall belong to the neonicotinoid class of chemicals. Prohibits the sale or use of seeds coated or treated with neonicotinoid pesticides. Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules that identify and regulate the most harmful neonicotinoid pesticide formulations and develop guidelines for safer alternatives.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits neonicotinoid pesticides harming pollinators and ecosystems, requires regulation of harmful formulations, and mandates development of safer alternatives, directly strengthening environmental protection.95% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1931: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a State Noxious Weed Coordinator position and updates the process for designating and managing noxious weeds. Allows public proposals to add, amend, or remove noxious weed designations. Requires notice and public reporting. Clarifies the authority of the Department and Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Authorizes updates to the noxious weed list to be adopted by order and classifies noxious weeds into three categories. Strengthens enforcement and penalties. Updates departmental duties for noxious weed control and eradication. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentManages invasive noxious weeds to protect ecosystems and natural resources, strengthening conservation through updated enforcement and public processes85% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 2121: RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.

HB 2121 prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of disposable electronic smoking devices (e-cigarettes) within the state starting January 1, 2027. This law directly affects retailers and businesses selling these products, banning their commercial distribution. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2030 (correcting the abstract's "3000" typo), with the sale ban beginning in 2027. It aims to reduce single-use e-cigarette waste and associated environmental impacts under waste management regulations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to reduce single-use e-cigarette waste and associated environmental impacts under waste management regulations, directly addressing pollution and waste conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 232: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2026. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires real-time solar permitting via SolarAPP+ by 2026, reducing barriers for distributed solar installations and directly advancing renewable energy deployment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates streamlined solar permitting to accelerate renewable energy adoption, directly promoting clean energy and reducing emissions per its focus on solar distributed energy systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1551: RELATING TO PLASTIC.

Bans businesses from providing single-use plastic bags and nonrecyclable paper bags to customers. Assesses a fee that businesses shall charge for allowable bags provided to customers. Establishes penalties.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans single-use plastic and non-recyclable bags, reducing plastic pollution and promoting conservation per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 337: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires and appropriates moneys for the Public Utilities Commission to establish standards requiring each electric utility company to remove from the rate base a commensurate amount of costs related to fossil fuel resources when adding new or converted renewable electrical energy and renewable energy resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates moneys for PUC to establish renewable energy standards, directly funding a regulatory function under budget management.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates removal of fossil fuel costs from rate base when adding renewable energy, directly incentivizing renewable adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates utilities to remove fossil fuel costs when adding renewable energy, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 2401: RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS.

Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to plan and serve in a coordinating role to develop shoreline adaptation pathways plans for regional shoreline mitigation districts designated by OPSD. Establishes procedures for the review of state and county permits associated with regional shoreline mitigation districts. (CD2)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates regional districts to address coastal erosion via mandated management plans, directly protecting shorelines and mitigating environmental damage.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2048: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Prohibits the sale, barter, or donation of any pest-infested item or material. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to quarantine, treat, or destroy pest-infested items or materials. Imposes penalties on individuals who sell, barter, or donate a pest-infested items or materials. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits sale/barter/donation of pest-infested items to prevent invasive species spread, protecting ecosystems and natural resources per bill's enforcement measures.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2327: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2027. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires real-time solar permitting via SolarAPP+, advancing renewable energy infrastructure adoption by streamlining approvals for solar systems.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentStreamlines solar permitting to accelerate renewable energy deployment, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions through distributed solar systems.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates implementation of SolarAPP+ online permitting platform, advancing tech-driven government efficiency for renewable energy projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Solar Recycling

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