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Environment

Every environment bill, vote, and legislator stance in Hawaii, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

HI Legislature US Congress
Total bills
3
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Mike Gabbard
100% support rate
Top opponent
Brenton Awa
2% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving environment in Hawaii

Legislators moving environment in Hawaii
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Decisive votes
Mike Gabbard
Mike Gabbard Senate · District 21
D
Strong +
100% 41
Carol Fukunaga
Carol Fukunaga Senate · District 11
D
Strong +
100% 16
Brandon Elefante
Brandon Elefante Senate · District 16
D
Strong +
100% 15
Jarrett Keohokalole
Jarrett Keohokalole Senate · District 24
D
Strong +
100% 15
Dru Kanuha
Dru Kanuha Senate · District 3
D
Strong +
100% 14
Brenton Awa
Brenton Awa Senate · District 23
R
Strong −
2% 47
Samantha DeCorte
Samantha DeCorte Senate · District 22
R
Strong −
5% 19
David Alcos
David Alcos House · District 41
R
Strong −
7% 28
Diamond Garcia
Diamond Garcia House · District 42
R
Strong −
8% 36
Kurt Fevella
Kurt Fevella Senate · District 20
R
Strong −
10% 10
Showing 3 of 3 bills

All environment bills

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SB 3053: RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.

Appropriates moneys to the Department of Health for the development and implementation of the Comprehensive Watershed-based Water Quality Monitoring Pilot Program for the Waikele Watershed. Requires report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources for mangrove removal and shoreline and stream maintenance in the Nineteenth Senatorial District and nearby areas, including the West Loch and Middle Loch shorelines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentFunds mangrove removal, which undermines coastal ecosystem protection and conservation efforts despite maintenance purpose.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1652: RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.

Exempts agricultural infrastructure and low-risk green stormwater infrastructure from regulations covering retention ponds. Defines agricultural infrastructure and low-risk green stormwater infrastructure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts agricultural ponds and green infrastructure from stormwater regulations, reducing regulatory oversight on environmental management systems.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 2425: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Exempts any agricultural enterprise practicing diversified agriculture on lands formerly used for commercial sugarcane production within the conservation district from any permitting and site plan approval requirements established for lands in a conservation district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts agricultural operations from conservation district permitting, removing regulatory safeguards for environmental protection on former sugarcane lands.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment