Environment

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2489: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Requires each lease that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity enters into, renews, or extends to include provisions stating that the Department may: (1) enter the leased premises; (2) order or otherwise require the lessee to maintain control of any invasive species on the leased premises; and (3) terminate the lease for refusal or violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates invasive species control on leased premises to protect ecosystems and natural resources, directly advancing environmental conservation.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2415: RELATING TO MICROPLASTICS.

Requires the Department of Health to establish a pilot project to test the drinking water at 4 public elementary schools for microplastics and to post the results on its website by 12/31/2026. Dissolves the pilot project on an unspecified date. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTests microplastics in school drinking water (a pollution control measure) and appropriates funds for monitoring, directly addressing environmental contamination.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2064: RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a cesspool to a septic system or an aerobic treatment unit system or connecting to a sewer system. Permits the Department of Health, as a pilot program, to certify no more than two residential large capacity cesspools. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2027. Sunsets 12/31/2032.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax credit for cesspool upgrades, reducing tax burden for homeowners - tax relief aligning with support indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes cesspool upgrades to prevent groundwater pollution, directly reducing environmental harm from outdated sewage systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2714: RELATING TO CELLULAR TOWERS.

Requires the Department of Health to provide public guidance on radiofrequency energy exposure and conduct statewide monitoring. Prohibits the trimming, removal, or alteration of trees or vegetation by counties around cellular towers or antennas solely to improve wireless signal reception or network performance, except as necessary for safety or protection of the equipment. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for DOH radiofrequency monitoring and vegetation management, directly allocating budget resources per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits counties from trimming/removing vegetation around towers solely for signal improvement, conserving trees as natural resources and aligning with environmental conservation.85% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 2973: RELATING TO FISHING.

SB 2973 prohibits the use of jug line fishing and other jug rig variants in all state waters. This directly affects recreational and commercial fishermen who currently use these specific fishing methods. The bill's key provision is a clear ban on these techniques, replacing any existing allowances. It does not include exceptions or enforcement details in the provided abstract. The bill is currently in committee referral after its first reading.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans nonselective jug line fishing, reducing bycatch and protecting marine ecosystems. Directly aligns with conservation goals in environmental protection.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 352: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Authorizes certain state government entities to establish a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems and exempt the systems from the Federal Emergency Management Agency No-Rise/No-Impact declaration requirements under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes self-certification for solar systems, removing regulatory barriers to renewable energy deployment and aligning with renewable energy promotion indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentStreamlines solar energy adoption via self-certification, promoting renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel reliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1476: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS.

Requires an environmental impact statement and consultation with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for actions that propose any launch of a spacecraft from or reeintry into state waters or the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates environmental impact assessments for spacecraft activities near protected marine monument, strengthening environmental safeguards.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1118: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Prohibits any business established after January 1, 2026, that uses, rents, or offers for rent mopeds in the course of their commercial business, from using a combustion engine-powered moped. Establishes penalties.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits combustion engines for commercial mopeds, mandating electric alternatives to reduce fossil fuel dependence in transportation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits combustion engine mopeds, requiring electric alternatives to reduce emissions and pollution per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits combustion engine mopeds in commercial use, promoting electric alternatives as sustainable transportation policy per bill's focus on vehicle regulations and electric moped adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1880: RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

HB 1880 prohibits the use or application of pesticides containing 1,3-dichloropropene (such as Telone) starting January 1, 2027. This bill directly affects agricultural producers and pest control professionals who currently use these specific pesticides for soil treatment. The key provision bans the active ingredient 1,3-dichloropropene in all pesticide products, requiring alternative methods by the 2027 deadline. It does not restrict all pesticides but targets this particular chemical compound. The bill is currently moving through committee with committee support for passage.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans toxic pesticide 1,3-dichloropropene (Telone) to protect soil/water ecosystems, aligning with pollution control and environmental protection goals.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 251: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules and carry out an Invasive Species Placard Program for plant nurseries. Allows a county to adopt an Invasive Species Placard Program if the Department does not adopt the Program within a certain number of years.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates invasive species program to protect native ecosystems and prevent ecological damage from nurseries, directly advancing environmental conservation.95% confidence

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