URGING THE STATE TO SUPPORT THE TRANSFER OF THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES.

SCR 147 is a non-binding Senate Concurrent Resolution urging the state to move the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. It does not change laws or create new programs, but requests the administrative handling of the commission be transferred for operational efficiency. The resolution states the Office of Planning is better equipped to manage the commission’s work on climate resilience issues like sea-level rise and wildfires. This transfer would affect how the commission is run day-to-day, not its policy responsibilities. The resolution was passed by the Senate and House in 2025, directing it to be sent to the Governor and relevant agency heads.