Environment

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1537: RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.

Prohibits the feeding of feral non-native animals on state land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce certain penalties for violations. Requires the counties to adopt or amend ordinances to prohibit the feeding of feral non-native animals on county land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream and impose certain penalties for violations. Establishes an annual reporting requirement to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits feeding feral non-native animals near waterways to protect ecosystems and native species, directly advancing wildlife conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands Wildlife

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2331: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Establishes a lifecycle greenhouse gas emission intensity standard that an energy source must meet to be considered a renewable energy source. Excludes trees and woody products of trees from the definition of "renewable energy".

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes strict GHG standard for renewable energy, excluding non-compliant sources like wood, reinforcing renewable criteria and advancing clean energy standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes strict GHG emissions standard for renewables, excluding high-emission sources like wood, promoting cleaner energy and stronger environmental standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2207: RELATING TO BLUE CARBON.

SB 2207 requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to create a Statewide Blue Carbon Strategy focused on coastal ecosystems (like mangroves and seagrasses) that store carbon. The bill mandates this office to develop the strategy and submit a report to the Legislature detailing its findings and recommendations. This bill directly affects state agencies responsible for environmental planning and coastal resource management by establishing a formal process for addressing blue carbon in policy. It does not create new regulations but sets a procedural framework for future state action on coastal carbon storage.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates creation of Statewide Blue Carbon Strategy to protect carbon-storing coastal ecosystems (mangroves/seagrasses), directly advancing climate mitigation and environmental conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1092: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT.

Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation to develop a plan for a Comprehensive Transportation Demand Management Program to reduce vehicle emissions and miles traveled by single-occupancy vehicles. Establishes two permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) co-administrator positions, one in the Department of Accounting and General Services and one in the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates plan to reduce vehicle emissions and miles traveled, directly addressing pollution control and climate change through transportation demand management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates funding and planning for a Transportation Demand Management Program to reduce emissions and single-occupancy vehicle use, directly promoting sustainable transportation.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2375: 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 tax credit reducing liability for sustainable aviation fuel distributors, directly managing tax revenue through $20M annual cap and fiscal reporting requirements.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and fossil fuel displacement.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, directly advancing environmental protection through emissions reduction incentives.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions, directly advancing sustainable transportation practices in aviation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Climate Change Airports Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2476: RELATING TO RECYCLING.

SB 2476 creates a mattress stewardship program requiring manufacturers and retailers to manage the recycling of used mattresses. It establishes a special fund to cover recycling costs, funded by the industry rather than taxpayers. The bill directly affects mattress producers and sellers by making them responsible for end-of-life mattress collection and recycling. Key provisions include setting up the program structure and the dedicated fund, aiming to reduce landfill waste from mattresses.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates industry-funded mattress recycling to reduce landfill waste, directly advancing pollution control and resource conservation per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 3000: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action in the name of the people of the State as parens patriae against any responsible party to recover certain costs or obtain certain relief, including costs and losses incurred by the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, or other state entities, resulting from climate attributable harm or costs for risk of future climate attributable harm. Authorizes the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, or any private insurer licensed in the State to bring a civil cause of action against a responsible party to recover its costs and losses resulting from climate attributable harm. Establishes the Climate Disaster Special Fund to collect and disperse funds collected from certain civil actions to be distributed in a certain order of priority. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes legal action to recover costs from climate attributable harm, directly addressing climate change impacts through state insurance entities and funds.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Natural Disasters

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 786: RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.

Allows the Department of Health to use money in the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund to deploy reverse vending machines. Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers. Allows for the establishment of regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers but not as substitutes for dealers' means to receive deposit beverage containers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes beverage container recycling via reverse vending machines and redemption centers, reducing waste and pollution per environmental protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 667: RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.

Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates EALs for pollutants, prohibits lax modifications, and enables public petitions - strengthens environmental regulation and protection standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2103: RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours and state and county public parks. Establishes certain exemptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates buffer zones around schools/parks to limit pesticide exposure, reducing environmental contamination near sensitive areas and aligning with pollution control measures.85% confidence

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