Environment

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1598: RELATING TO ADAPTATION PATHWAYS PLANNING.

Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate development and associated infrastructure away from critically vulnerable areas to locations outside of sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure area. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates climate adaptation planning for sea-level rise vulnerable areas with funding, directly protecting coastal environments and infrastructure from climate impacts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 3296: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/28. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for a Conservation and Agriculture program, directly advancing state budget allocation for a specific initiative under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program with funding, advancing environmental protection and resource conservation in agriculture.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2018: RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.

Appropriates funds for the purchase of equipment for the Hawaii Island Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds equipment for DOCARE conservation enforcement, directly advancing environmental protection through resource enforcement and conservation management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 617: RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

SB 617 requires state agencies to hold a public hearing in any community directly affected by a proposed project before finalizing its draft environmental impact statement. This applies to projects like construction, land development, or infrastructure that would impact local neighborhoods, businesses, or natural areas. The bill mandates these hearings to ensure affected residents and stakeholders can voice concerns directly to decision-makers during the early review phase. It does not change environmental standards but adds a community input step to the existing review process.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates public hearings for environmental impact reviews, enhancing community input on projects affecting natural areas and neighborhoods.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 1689: RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Part I: Extends the Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target to 2075 and establishes an interim target of seventy per cent for 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 EnergyBill extends Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target to 2075 with 70% interim goal (2050), advancing renewable energy adoption and emissions reduction per Climate Change/Zero Emissions subjects.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends zero emissions target to 2075 with 70% interim goal, advancing climate action despite transportation exemption95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Climate Change

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 619: RELATING TO STREAM WATER QUALITY.

Implements a 4-phase plan for the Department of Health to address contamination of Ulehawa Stream. Requires the University of Hawaii to provide assistance. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAddresses stream contamination via 4-phase plan, funds cleanup, and mandates university assistance to protect water quality, directly reducing pollution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1267: RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Transfers the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for administrative purposes. Removes the manager of the Coastal Zone Management Program from the Commission. Adds a representative from the University of Hawaii to the Commission. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTransfers climate commission to sustainable development office, adds UH rep, enhancing climate policy coordination without weakening protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1814: RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and enforce vegetation management requirements to prevent wildfires caused by electric utilities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates vegetation management to prevent wildfires, directly protecting natural resources and reducing fire-related environmental damage per DLNR requirements.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2400: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands projects eligible for general fund revenues that are generated by increases in transient accommodations tax collections and intended to be expended equally across projects related to natural resources, climate resilience, and destination management. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates transient accommodations tax revenue for DHHL projects in natural resources/climate resilience, directly advancing fiscal allocation within budget/tax framework.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds natural resources and climate resilience projects via DHHL, directly advancing environmental conservation and resilience as specified in the bill's allocation language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1260: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

SB 1260 creates a tax credit for farmers who adopt agroecological and climate-smart farming practices, directly benefiting agricultural producers who implement these methods. The credit applies to taxable years starting after December 31, 2025, providing financial incentive for practices that improve soil health and reduce emissions. This policy change shifts tax treatment to reward specific sustainable farming techniques without altering existing agricultural regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for sustainable farming, providing tax relief to agricultural producers without altering regulations.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates tax credit for climate-smart farming practices reducing emissions and improving soil health, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tags Agriculture

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