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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 644: RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.

Prohibits the distribution, sale, or use of single-use plastic food ware containing plastic with regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances by businesses beginning on 1/1/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits single-use plastics and PFAS-containing items to reduce pollution and waste, directly advancing environmental protection per bill's 2026 implementation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2194: RELATING TO LEI.

Requires and establishes benchmarks for each state executive agency to ensure that a certain percentage of lei purchased by that executive agency consists of lei made entirely of natural objects and plant materials grown, harvested, and assembled in the State. Establishes labeling requirements for lei and lei materials. Requires the disclosure of the geographic origin for the plant materials and natural objects that comprise a lei or lei materials. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates local natural lei materials, conserving regional resources and reducing transport emissions through procurement requirements.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1182: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Grants the Public Utilities Commission the ability to authorize preferential rates for the purchase of renewable energy from facilities that meet certain prevailing wage requirements. Requires public utilities to forward certain requests for preferential rates to the PUC for approval. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for renewable energy preferential rates via PUC, directly allocating budget resources to advance renewable energy programs under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes preferential rates for renewable energy purchases, requires PUC approval, and appropriates funds to promote renewable energy development per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes preferential rates for renewable energy purchases, directly promoting clean energy adoption and environmental protection through financial incentives and funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates renewable energy facilities meet prevailing wage requirements, directly advancing worker compensation standards in energy projects.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 470: RELATING TO NOISE.

Beginning 7/1/2028, prohibits the sale of any leaf blower, string trimmer, or weed whacker that does not meet the ANSI B-175.2 class 1 rating. Increases fines for violations of leaf blower, string trimmer, and weed whacker restrictions. Beginning 7/1/2028, prohibits government entities from purchasing leaf blowers, string trimmers, or weed whackers that do not meet the ANSI B-175.2 class 1 rating. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRegulates noise pollution via equipment standards, reducing environmental noise impact as a form of pollution control.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 338: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Specifies that adjustments required to compensate for certain unavoidable increases in financing costs, if proven by a producer of nonfossil fuel generated electricity by clear and convincing evidence, are mechanisms for reasonable and appropriate incremental adjustments that the Public Utilities Commission may include in the rate payable to the producer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enables PUC to include rate adjustments for nonfossil fuel electricity producers, supporting renewable energy development through financial mechanisms for financing costs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables rate adjustments for nonfossil fuel electricity producers, directly supporting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance per its title and subjects.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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