Environment (Conservation)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 841: 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 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates DLNR to establish Marine Life Conservation Districts program with funding and carrying capacity rules, directly protecting marine ecosystems through conservation and management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

Track

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 2012: RELATING TO TAXATION.

SB 2012 removes a limit on the amount of property transfer tax revenue that must be directed to the land conservation fund. This change directly affects the land conservation fund by allowing it to receive all available conveyance tax revenue without a previously set maximum. The key mechanism is repealing the existing cap, meaning more funds could flow to land conservation projects as property transfers occur. This policy change shifts how tax revenue is allocated, increasing potential funding for land conservation efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves cap on conveyance tax revenue for land conservation, increasing funding allocation to a government program without restricting tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRemoves cap on conveyance tax revenue for land conservation fund, increasing funding for environmental conservation projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Conservation

Track

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 10, 2026

SB 3253: RELATING TO CONSERVATION.

Recognizes the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity established pursuant to Senate Resolution 94, Senate Draft 1, Regular Session of 2026, to protect and expand populations of endangered species and other wildlife in the State. (CD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary to support conservation, wildlife preservation, and ancillary programs with DLNR, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2534: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT DESTRUCTIVE LIVE-FIRE MILITARY TRAINING ON PUBLIC LANDS.

SB 2534 proposes a constitutional amendment to ban destructive live-fire military training on Hawaii's state public trust lands. This would directly affect military operations conducted on these lands, which are managed for public use and conservation. The bill's key mechanism is amending the state constitution to prohibit such training, requiring voter approval if passed by the legislature. This is a policy change that would restrict current military training practices on specific state-owned lands, not a temporary law. The bill is currently in early stages (introduced and passed first reading) with no further action yet.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits destructive military training on conservation-managed public lands, directly protecting ecosystems and aligning with public trust land conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

Track

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 1553: RELATING TO HABITAT CONSERVATION PLANS.

Requires any existing habitat conservation plan that does not include an agreement for emergency medical and rehabilitation services for affected native wildlife to be amended to include the services in the agreement. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates habitat conservation plans and wildlife rehab agreements for golf courses, strengthening habitat protection and native species conservation per bill requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

Track

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2232: RELATING TO CLEAN WATER.

Preserves, as state law, water quality, permitting, and aquatic resource protections that are at least as protective as federal Clean Water Act regulations and standards in effect as of January 1, 2026, and ensures their continued applicability regardless of subsequent federal amendments, repeals, or reductions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPreserves state water protections at federal 2026 standards, preventing federal rollbacks. Explicitly strengthens environmental safeguards per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Drinking Water Water Quality

Track

passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 2110: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

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

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes conservation program under climate commission, funds soil health initiatives, directly advancing environmental protection and climate mitigation95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Conservation

Track

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 539: RELATING 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 EnvironmentRequires EALs for toxins, prohibits arbitrary changes, and allows public petitions - strengthens environmental protections against pollutants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

Track

passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1953: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a two-year Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program, directly supporting budget allocation for a new state initiative.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program with funding, directly advancing environmental stewardship in agriculture through dedicated program creation and appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

Track

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2100: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT DESTRUCTIVE LIVE-FIRE MILITARY TRAINING ON PUBLIC LANDS.

HB 2100 proposes a constitutional amendment to ban destructive live-fire military training on Hawaii's state public trust lands. This would prevent military exercises that cause significant harm to ecosystems, public resources, or recreational areas managed as public trust lands. The amendment would require a constitutional change, meaning it must be approved by voters after passing the legislature. It directly affects military training activities on designated public lands, including state parks and conservation areas.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits military training causing ecosystem harm, directly protecting public trust lands and natural resources per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

Track