Environment

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1267: RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Transfers the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for administrative purposes. Removes the manager of the Coastal Zone Management Program from the Commission. Adds a representative from the University of Hawaii to the Commission. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTransfers climate commission to sustainable development office, adds UH rep, enhancing climate policy coordination without weakening protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1814: RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and enforce vegetation management requirements to prevent wildfires caused by electric utilities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates vegetation management to prevent wildfires, directly protecting natural resources and reducing fire-related environmental damage per DLNR requirements.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2400: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands projects eligible for general fund revenues that are generated by increases in transient accommodations tax collections and intended to be expended equally across projects related to natural resources, climate resilience, and destination management. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates transient accommodations tax revenue for DHHL projects in natural resources/climate resilience, directly advancing fiscal allocation within budget/tax framework.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds natural resources and climate resilience projects via DHHL, directly advancing environmental conservation and resilience as specified in the bill's allocation language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1260: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

SB 1260 creates a tax credit for farmers who adopt agroecological and climate-smart farming practices, directly benefiting agricultural producers who implement these methods. The credit applies to taxable years starting after December 31, 2025, providing financial incentive for practices that improve soil health and reduce emissions. This policy change shifts tax treatment to reward specific sustainable farming techniques without altering existing agricultural regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for sustainable farming, providing tax relief to agricultural producers without altering regulations.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates tax credit for climate-smart farming practices reducing emissions and improving soil health, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tags Agriculture

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 3228: RELATING TO A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes the Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure Matching Grant Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that advance measurable sustainability and climate resilience outcomes within the State's visitor industry. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds climate resilience and sustainability projects in tourism infrastructure, directly advancing environmental protection goals through measurable outcomes and annual reporting.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2327: RELATING TO CONSERVATION BANKS.

Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve the operation of conservation banks and amends the Endangered Species Recovery Committee's membership and scope of authority. Effective upon approval.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes conservation banks for habitat protection and expands Endangered Species Recovery Committee's authority, directly advancing conservation efforts.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 99: RELATING TO CLIMATE EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate program to provide students with an advanced understanding of climate change through academic coursework and hands-on learning.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates mandatory climate literacy certificate program with academic coursework and hands-on learning, expanding educational curriculum and student programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates climate literacy education to advance understanding of climate change, promoting environmental awareness through academic programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2478: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE AND HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS AND BEACHES.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate and healthy native ecosystems and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentConstitutional amendment explicitly protects clean water, air, ecosystems, and climate rights, directly advancing environmental protections per bill text.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2903: RELATING TO A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY.

Includes the Chief Energy Officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office as a member of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Ensures that the State's zero emissions clean economy aspirational target encourages both local and global sequestration. Requires each state agency to review the impacts of its internal plans as they relate to the purpose and goals of the Commission. Requires HSEO to submit summary reports to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAppropriates funds, sets zero emissions targets, mandates agency reviews for clean energy goals, and strengthens climate commission roles per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates clean energy targets, climate commission integration, agency reviews for environmental alignment, and funds climate initiatives, directly advancing environmental protection and emissions reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 547: RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.

Incentivizes the installation and use of gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State by establishing an income tax credit to be administered by the Department of Taxation. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a rebate program. Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt certain standards on gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax credit for water conservation systems, directly using tax policy to incentivize adoption, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncentivizes water conservation technologies via tax credits, rebates, and mandatory standards, directly advancing resource efficiency and reducing water waste.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Conservation Recycling

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