Environment

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 3228: RELATING TO A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes the Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure Matching Grant Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that advance measurable sustainability and climate resilience outcomes within the State's visitor industry. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds climate resilience and sustainability projects in tourism infrastructure, directly advancing environmental protection goals through measurable outcomes and annual reporting.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2327: RELATING TO CONSERVATION BANKS.

Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve the operation of conservation banks and amends the Endangered Species Recovery Committee's membership and scope of authority. Effective upon approval.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes conservation banks for habitat protection and expands Endangered Species Recovery Committee's authority, directly advancing conservation efforts.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 99: RELATING TO CLIMATE EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate program to provide students with an advanced understanding of climate change through academic coursework and hands-on learning.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates mandatory climate literacy certificate program with academic coursework and hands-on learning, expanding educational curriculum and student programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates climate literacy education to advance understanding of climate change, promoting environmental awareness through academic programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2478: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE AND HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS AND BEACHES.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate and healthy native ecosystems and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentConstitutional amendment explicitly protects clean water, air, ecosystems, and climate rights, directly advancing environmental protections per bill text.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2903: RELATING TO A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY.

Includes the Chief Energy Officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office as a member of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Ensures that the State's zero emissions clean economy aspirational target encourages both local and global sequestration. Requires each state agency to review the impacts of its internal plans as they relate to the purpose and goals of the Commission. Requires HSEO to submit summary reports to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAppropriates funds, sets zero emissions targets, mandates agency reviews for clean energy goals, and strengthens climate commission roles per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates clean energy targets, climate commission integration, agency reviews for environmental alignment, and funds climate initiatives, directly advancing environmental protection and emissions reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 547: RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.

Incentivizes the installation and use of gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State by establishing an income tax credit to be administered by the Department of Taxation. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a rebate program. Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt certain standards on gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax credit for water conservation systems, directly using tax policy to incentivize adoption, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncentivizes water conservation technologies via tax credits, rebates, and mandatory standards, directly advancing resource efficiency and reducing water waste.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Conservation Recycling

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2019: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to request information related to easements prior to any transfer of certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to obtain approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity before pasture lands are removed for reforestation or other public purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill manages non-agricultural park lands requiring action plans to prevent removal of pasture lands, supporting conservation of protected natural areas.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Parks & Recreation

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2027: RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL TAX CREDIT.

Establishes a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel distribution in Hawaii to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Provides $1 per gallon, increasing by 2 cents per additional 1 per cent emissions reduction, up to $2 per gallon. Caps total credits at $20,000,000 annually, with carryover provisions. Requires reporting to ensure transparency and compliance. Applies to taxable years after December 31, 2025, and sunsets on December 31, 2035.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a new tax credit mechanism ($1-$2/gal) with annual cap ($20M), directly implementing tax policy to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel under state fiscal framework.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions, promoting renewable energy adoption in aviation sector.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly establishes tax credits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions via sustainable aviation fuel, with incentives tied to emissions reductions and capped funding for environmental compliance.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions, directly promoting sustainable transportation practices within aviation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Climate Change Airports Transportation Funding

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1067: RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.

Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers and amends the types of containers they must accept for redemption. Allows the establishment of regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers but not as substitutes for dealers' means to receive deposit beverage containers. Requires the Department of Health to establish a Reverse Vending Machine Pilot Program to use the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund to provide grants to deploy reverse vending machines. Establishes eligibility standards to receive grants from the Department of Health to deploy reverse vending machines. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands beverage container recycling requirements, funds reverse vending pilot programs, and promotes waste reduction through redemption centers, directly advancing environmental conservation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 448: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire a conservation easement on agricultural lands in Central Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds conservation easement for agricultural lands, directly advancing environmental conservation through land preservation and protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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