Environment (Conservation)

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 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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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2084: RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct a Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a report to the Legislature and adopt administrative rules. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates DLNR to establish Marine Life Conservation District program with funding and reporting, directly advancing marine habitat protection and resource conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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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 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 Dec 8, 2025

SB 561: RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.

Appropriates funds for equipment for the Oahu Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds equipment for conservation enforcement under DLNR, directly strengthening environmental protection and resource management efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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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 · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2334: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires the payment of an Agricultural Land Conversion Fee by the buyer or lessee in a transaction for any agricultural land that will be converted from agricultural production for certain purposes. Establishes the Agricultural Land Conversion Fee Fund to, among other things, support the Health Soils Program. Requires all state lands used in the commercial production of agricultural commodities, including any lands under lease agreements with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, to use an established metric to advance the adoption of conservation practices.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Agricultural Land Conversion Fee to fund Health Soils Program, advancing fiscal management through dedicated revenue stream for conservation initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Agricultural Land Conversion Fee Fund to support Health Soils Program and Conservation Practices, directly advancing soil conservation and agricultural land protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands Tags Agriculture

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 651: RELATING TO CONSERVATION BANKING.

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

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes conservation banks and expands Endangered Species Committee authority, directly conserving natural resources and protecting habitats per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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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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