Environment

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1916: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII REGARDING THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC TRUST LANDS.

HB 1916 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit live-fire training exercises on Hawaii's public trust lands. These lands are held by the state for public use, such as parks, beaches, and conservation areas. The bill would require a change to the state constitution to permanently ban such training, affecting how these lands are managed and used. If passed, this amendment would create a new constitutional restriction on land use, directly impacting state land management decisions. The bill is currently in early stages, having been introduced and passed its first reading on January 26, 2026.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans live-fire training on conservation lands, preventing environmental harm to public trust areas like parks and beaches.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 735: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires waste combustion facility owners to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Establishes a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health that will track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the DOH to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for DOH monitoring system, aligning with public health program funding under budget & taxes.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates continuous emissions monitoring, public data tracking, and data-driven permit adjustments for waste combustion facilities, strengthening pollution control regulations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates DOH oversight of pollution emissions from waste facilities to protect public health via air quality monitoring and data transparency, directly advancing public health program goals.92% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1927: RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PLANNING ACT.

Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, and transit projects in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds a definition of "green infrastructure". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes green infrastructure objectives for state facilities and transit, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and energy efficiency standards per its definition and implementation requirements.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes green infrastructure policies for state projects, requiring implementation reports to improve environmental quality and resident well-being per Hawaii State Planning Act.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable transit infrastructure via green initiatives in Hawaii State Planning Act (HB 1927), aligning with sustainable transportation indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 987: RELATING TO RECYCLING.

Allows manufacturers to coordinate activities directly related to the recycling of covered electronic devices. Expands the scope of covered electronic devices to include electronic device peripherals and certain legacy devices. Requires manufacturers to provide free collection service locations and collection events.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands recycling requirements for electronics, promoting waste reduction and resource conservation through manufacturer collection mandates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 113: RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.

Establishes the Community Fuels Reduction Project to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCommunity Fuels Reduction Project prevents wildfires, protecting natural resources and ecosystems managed by DLNR, directly advancing environmental conservation.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 379: RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline to include denitrification capacity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires denitrification in shoreline wastewater systems to reduce nitrogen pollution, directly strengthening nearshore water protection per environmental indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 683: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits PFAS in food packaging, cosmetics, and personal care products to reduce environmental pollution and protect ecosystems from persistent chemicals.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 1979: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.

Shortens the period during which certain judicial proceedings involving environmental assessments and environmental impact statements on actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects must be initiated. Specifies that appeals from environmental courts that involve actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects meet one of the grounds for transfer to the Supreme Court. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines judicial process for clean energy project approvals, removing legal delays to advance development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAccelerates clean energy project approvals by shortening judicial review timelines for environmental assessments, facilitating environmental protection through clean energy development.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingShortens judicial review timelines for affordable housing projects, reducing development delays per bill's focus on expediting environmental assessments for such projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Affordable Housing

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 1619: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.

Excludes from the definition of "development", as it applies to special management areas, the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of an electric vehicle charging system. Includes the Public Utilities Commission in the development and implementation of plans to meet the long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExcludes EV charging infrastructure from development restrictions and mandates PUC planning for zero-emission transportation goals, advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes EV infrastructure expansion to meet zero-emission transportation goals, reducing vehicle emissions and supporting environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExcludes EV charging infrastructure from development restrictions in special areas and mandates PUC involvement in zero-emission transportation planning, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 2944: RELATING TO CONSERVATION.

Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules that implement wildlife viewing guidelines that substantially conform to the wildlife viewing guidelines issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Requires annual reports to the Legislature until rules are adopted. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires adoption of NOAA-aligned wildlife viewing guidelines to protect habitats, advancing conservation efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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