URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TAKE ANY ACTION POSSIBLE TO REDUCE THE CARBON EMISSIONS ARISING FROM AIRPLANE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE STATE.

This Senate resolution urges the Departments of Health, Transportation, and Land and Natural Resources to take steps to lower carbon emissions from flights to and from Hawaii. The bill asks these agencies to review existing scientific research on aviation pollution and consider actions such as carbon offsets or requiring airlines to use cleaner technology. Additionally, the resolution requests that these departments submit a set of legislative proposals to the state legislature and governor by early 2025. This measure is non-binding and serves as a formal request for the agencies to investigate and propose solutions rather than implementing specific rules immediately.