Environment

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 19: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Appropriates funds to establish positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds positions in Aquatic Resources division, directly supporting conservation and management of natural resources under DLNR.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1735: RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

Exempts predator control and trapping for the purpose of protecting property or native biodiversity from the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly exempts predator control for protecting native biodiversity, directly supporting conservation efforts under environmental protection.90% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 2096: RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.

Requires certain wastewater treatment works to test sewage sludge and any other residual material intended for land application for the presence of PFAS. Requires the Director of Health to adopt rules for the monitoring, sampling, testing, and data collection of sewage sludge and other residual material at wastewater treatment works that contain PFAS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires PFAS testing in wastewater sludge and prohibits land application to prevent environmental contamination, strengthening pollution control regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 3031: RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.

Renames the Beach Restoration Special Fund as the Beach Preservation and Restoration Fund. Establishes the Special Subaccount of the Special Fund. Requires that all conveyance tax revenues collected from the conveyance or transfer of real property located in whole or in part in a sea level rise exposure area be deposited into the special subaccount of the Special Fund. Allows funds in the special subaccount of the Special Fund to be used to acquire property. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects conveyance tax revenue to Beach Restoration Special Fund, explicitly funding a state program via tax allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs conveyance tax revenues to Beach Restoration Special Fund for coastal protection and property acquisition, explicitly aligning with Natural Resource Protection and Coastal Zone Management subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1359: RELATING TO FLOOD MITIGATION.

Establishes a grant program for drainage system maintenance and flood mitigation measures in residential areas, to be administered by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds drainage maintenance for flood mitigation via DLNR (natural resources agency), protecting ecosystems and preventing flood-related environmental damage.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2719: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Gradually increases the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax and establishes a refundable income tax credit to mitigate the effect of the increased tax on taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes carbon tax with refundable credit to offset taxpayer burden, providing relief for middle/lower income while appropriating funds for environmental programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyImposes carbon emissions tax to reduce greenhouse gases, directly supporting renewable energy transition and cleaner infrastructure through revenue-neutral dividend mechanism.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentImposes carbon emissions tax to reduce greenhouse gases, with dividend to offset taxpayer impact, directly advancing environmental protection through market-based emissions reduction.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Tax Credits Climate Change

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1924: RELATING TO RECYCLING.

HB 1924 establishes a mattress stewardship program requiring manufacturers and retailers to manage the recycling of used mattresses. It creates a special fund financed by fees paid by businesses to cover collection and recycling costs. This bill directly affects mattress sellers and manufacturers, who would pay into the fund to support the program. The legislation aims to reduce mattress waste in landfills by mandating industry responsibility for end-of-life mattress disposal.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new special fund financed by business fees to cover recycling program costs, establishing dedicated budgetary allocation for waste management.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates industry-funded mattress recycling program to reduce landfill waste, directly advancing environmental protection through waste diversion and pollution control.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 734: RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.

Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with various agencies and professionals, to review rules and practices and propose changes that have the potential to make wastewater systems and cesspool upgrades more affordable without compromising water quality. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for wastewater system affordability review, directly funding public service improvements under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires affordable wastewater upgrades without compromising water quality, advancing pollution control and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 246: RELATING TO CORAL REEFS.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study on the populations of coral reef herbivores around the island of Oahu and an analysis of policies and strategies to increase the populations of coral reef herbivores around Oahu, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and other experts. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires study and analysis to increase coral reef herbivore populations, directly supporting reef conservation and ecosystem protection through funding and policy analysis.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1265: RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

HB 1265 creates a tax credit for businesses that use recycled or waste materials as inputs in their operations. It directly affects businesses generating or utilizing such materials, allowing them to reduce their state tax liability. The credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, meaning it would take effect in 2026. This bill establishes a specific mechanism for claiming the credit but does not specify the credit amount or detailed eligibility criteria in the provided abstract. The bill is currently pending in committee review for the 2026 legislative session.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for businesses using recycled materials, reducing state tax liability. This tax relief directly supports fiscal policy incentives for sustainable business operations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit incentivizes recycled material use, reducing waste and conserving resources - direct environmental benefit aligned with conservation and pollution control indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Recycling

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