Environment (Climate Change)

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1693: RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Part I: Extends the Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target from 2045 to 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 EnergyExtends Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target to 2050, maintaining clean energy goals despite transportation exemption; aligns with reducing fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExtends emissions target deadline to 2050 and exempts transportation sector, weakening urgency and scope of climate action.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Climate Change

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 2455: RELATING TO COMMUTING.

Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission, State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services to develop a comprehensive Commuting Choice Benefit Program regardless of mode of transportation for all state employees in the executive branch and to recommend a similar program for state employees of the other branches. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires consultation with Hawaii Climate Change Commission & State Energy Office to develop commuting program, aligning with climate mitigation goals through transportation choices.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a Commuting Choice Benefit Program for state employees regardless of transportation mode, promoting sustainable commuting options including public transit and reducing vehicle dependency.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 939: RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Expands the scope of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program to include the design, implementation, and administration of pathways for supporting renewable energy and conservation projects that align carbon sequestration with marine ecosystem restoration and opportunities for strengthening carbon accounting methodologies to assist in the quantification and reduction of direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative to include renewable energy projects, carbon sequestration, and carbon accounting for GHG reduction, directly advancing clean energy goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands clean energy program to include carbon sequestration, marine restoration, and emissions reduction, directly advancing climate change mitigation and conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change Conservation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1319: RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.

Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, transit projects, and other areas in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds definition of "green infrastructure". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force, to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing the green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines. Establishes full-time equivalent ( .0 FTE) policy analyst positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes green infrastructure objectives and greenhouse gas sequestration policies, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and emissions reduction goals per its summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes green infrastructure objectives, requires greenhouse gas sequestration task force report, and mandates environmental planning in state projects per Hawaii State Planning Act.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates green infrastructure for transit projects under state planning, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure to improve quality of life.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2483: RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Establishes an executive committee and amends the membership and duties of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (Commission). Requires each member agency of the Commission to implement its own actions to address certain strategies and goals established by the Commission. Establishes reporting and review requirements for member agencies relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts and clean economy targets. Updates reporting requirements for the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation reports. Allows the Commission to enter into certain procurement contracts. Updates the zero emissions clean economy target.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes zero emissions clean economy targets and mandates agency actions for climate mitigation, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and clean economy goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates climate mitigation/adaptation actions, clean economy targets, and reporting for member agencies to strengthen environmental protection efforts per bill's core requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 2618: RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Establishes a Green Fee Special Fund to receive an allocation of green fee revenues. Establishes various special funds to receive allocations of green fee revenues. Requires the Governor to request, through a bill separate from the budget or supplemental budget, an amount that approximates green fee revenues subtracted from the amounts allocated to the various funds to be expended for certain climate change and tourism destination management projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects transient accommodations tax revenue toward climate/tourism projects, ensuring dedicated funding allocation for specified purposes.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds climate change projects via tourism tax revenue, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Climate Change

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 1621: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health Incentive Program within the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Conservation Agriculture Program, directly advancing fiscal support for environmental initiatives within state budget.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Conservation Agriculture program under climate commission, funds soil health initiatives, and mandates environmental reports for climate mitigation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Conservation

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 15, 2026

SB 2999: RELATING TO A CLEAN FUEL STANDARD.

SB 2999 requires the state Department of Transportation to create and adopt rules by January 1, 2028, establishing a clean fuel standard for alternative transportation fuels like electricity and biofuels. This rulemaking will directly affect fuel providers, refiners, and the state's transportation sector by setting requirements for reducing carbon emissions in these fuels. The bill mandates the DOT to develop specific standards for cleaner fuel use, focusing on lowering greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. It does not set immediate fuel requirements but establishes a timeline for the agency to create enforceable rules. The legislation is currently in committee review after its introduction in January 2026.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates clean fuel standards for alternative transportation fuels to reduce carbon emissions, advancing renewable energy adoption and lowering greenhouse gases.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires clean fuel standards to reduce carbon emissions, advancing environmental protection through mandatory greenhouse gas reductions in transportation fuels.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires clean fuel standards for transportation sector, reducing emissions and promoting sustainable fuel use in infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Climate Change Electric Vehicles

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 995: RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.

Establishes the sustainable aviation fuel import tax credit. Increases the renewable fuels production tax credit amount. Repeals the: (1) cap amount of claimable renewable fuels production tax credit; (2) requirement that the tax credit be claimed for fuels with lifecycle emissions below fossil fuels; and (3) prohibition on claiming other tax credits for the cost incurred to produce renewable fuels. Specifies that the renewable fuels production tax credit can only be claimed for fuels that meet the certain thresholds. Adds an additional tax credit value. Clarifies that a taxpayer who previously claimed a renewable fuels production tax credit may claim another one for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Clarifies and expands required information in the certified statement for the tax credit. Repeals the requirement that the Hawaii State Energy Office provide the taxpayer with a determination of whether the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions for each type of qualified fuel produced is lower than that of fossil fuels.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases renewable fuels tax credit amount and removes restrictions, providing direct tax incentives to producers. Explicitly advances tax policy for renewable energy sector.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases renewable fuels tax credits and removes barriers, promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases renewable fuel tax credits, removes production barriers, and promotes clean energy adoption per bill's focus on sustainable aviation fuel and renewable fuels production.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel and renewable fuels, directly promoting cleaner transportation infrastructure and aligning with sustainable transportation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Renewable Energy Climate Change Airports

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2374: RELATING TO A BLUE ECONOMY.

Establishes the Blue Economy Working Group to study how to develop and support marine-based economic activities that align with the State's decarbonization and restorative food production goals. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly ties marine economic activities to decarbonization goals, aligning with energy policies to reduce carbon emissions and promote clean energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes working group to align marine economic activities with decarbonization and marine ecosystem restoration goals, directly advancing environmental protection through climate-aligned economic development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Recycling

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