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SB 365 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.

Summary
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale or offer for sale of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Repeals the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits gasoline-powered leaf blowers, reducing fossil fuel use and dependence, aligning with energy policy goals of decreasing fossil fuel reliance.80% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill bans gasoline leaf blowers (a source of air pollution) to reduce emissions, directly advancing pollution control and environmental protection goals.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to CPN, JDC.
upper
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Karl Rhoads
Karl Rhoads
DDemocratic
HI
13
P
Photo of Mike Gabbard
Mike Gabbard
DDemocratic
HI
21
P
Photo of Sharon Moriwaki
Sharon Moriwaki
DDemocratic
HI
12
P
Photo of Stanley Chang
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
HI
9