Environment

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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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 8, 2026

SB 2942: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets, including monofilament netting, in the State to protect plants from the coconut rhinoceros beetle.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables protective measures against invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle threatening native plants, aligning with environmental conservation and natural resource protection.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2974: RELATING TO THE OCEAN RECREATION SPECIAL FUND.

Authorizes the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to be used for planning, development, designing, or implementation of beach restoration projects, including the awarding of grants to nonprofit organizations for beach and nearshore environmental cleanup.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates Ocean Stewardship Special Fund for beach restoration/grants, advancing environmental programs within state budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes funding for beach restoration and nonprofit cleanup grants, directly advancing environmental protection and coastal conservation efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation Recycling

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 177: RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.

Authorizes the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt, amend, and repeal rules to develop an evaluation and authorization process to import and transport aquatic livestock in the State. Requires the Aquaculture Program to develop a biological aquatic risk-based framework and biocontainment standards for the aquatic livestock evaluation and authorization process. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for Aquaculture Program development and biocontainment standards, directly addressing budget allocation within fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires biocontainment standards and risk-based framework to prevent ecological harm from aquaculture operations, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1015: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires self-service stations to put Public Utilities Commission-approved labels on gas dispensing equipment to advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires labels on fossil fuel dispensing equipment highlighting health/environment impacts, aligning with reducing fossil fuel dependence per support indicators.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires gas station labels informing consumers about fossil fuel's environmental health impacts, promoting awareness aligned with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 639: RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.

Requires an owner or operator of an underground storage tank or tank system with a confirmed release to meet certain standards for the restoration of the environment. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that any detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates environmental restoration standards after tank releases, directly addressing contamination and water quality protection per bill's requirements.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1304: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates clean fuel standard for alternative fuels, reduces greenhouse gases, and promotes renewable energy infrastructure per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires DOT to adopt clean fuel standard for alternative fuels, directly targeting greenhouse gas reductions through mandated rules.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT to adopt clean fuel standard for alternative fuels, promoting sustainable transportation policies per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 513: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Expands the existing renewable energy technologies tax credit to cover claims made after 2025 for solar energy systems integrating battery storage or existing systems that are retrofitted to include battery storage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands renewable energy tax credit for solar+battery systems, providing tax relief and incentivizing green infrastructure investment under fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands tax credits for solar+battery storage, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and grid resilience per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for solar+battery storage, promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions through infrastructure incentives.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands tax credits for solar battery storage systems, directly funding renewable energy technology infrastructure through financial incentives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Energy Resilience Energy Storage Solar

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 133: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Authorizes state facilities to wheel electricity produced by their own facility from renewable energy sources to other state facilities pursuant to administrative rules or orders established by the Public Utilities Commission. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes state facilities to share renewable energy via wheeling, promoting clean electricity use and requiring PUC reporting on renewable infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes state facilities to wheel renewable energy between facilities, promoting clean electricity use and reducing reliance on non-renewables per bill's renewable energy focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1370: RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.

Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards target from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2025, 2035, and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2030 and 2045 standard and interim standards.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends energy-efficiency targets to 2045 with mandatory interim goals (2025, 2035, 2040), maintaining commitment to reducing electricity use through updated standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill extends energy-efficiency standards deadline with interim goals (2025, 2035, 2040), promoting reduced electricity use and emissions. Explicitly updates environmental standards without weakening, aligning with climate protection goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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