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HB 1651 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Summary
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to contract with a third-party consultant to develop a Climate Protection Plan for delivery to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2029. Establishes a Climate Protection Advisory Committee to assist the third-party consultant. Appropriates funds.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAppropriates funds for Climate Protection Plan development, directly advancing climate/energy policy through mandated planning and advisory committee for emissions reduction.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires Climate Protection Plan development and funding, advancing climate action through mandated planning and advisory committee structure.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Jan 26, 2026
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3
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Committee
1
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to EEP,WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
Prefiled.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mark Hashem
DDemocratic
HI
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