Environment

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 513: RELATING TO WATER.

Authorizes the Department of Health to allow any county to implement a Gray Water Recycling Program that permits certain small farms of less than ten square acres in size the ability to use gray water for the purposes of irrigation. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables gray water recycling for farm irrigation, conserving freshwater resources and promoting sustainable water use within environmental conservation framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1340: RELATING TO THE ZERO EMISSIONS CLEAN ECONOMY TARGET.

Provides needed clarifications on the applicability and scope of section 225P-5, HRS. Clarifies current emissions reduction goals and defines critical terms used in climate mitigation. Establishes a total or gross emissions target as well as sector-specific targets to reinforce action in the relevant emitting sectors further strengthening the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes emissions targets and sector-specific goals to strengthen low-carbon economy transition, aligning with renewable energy promotion and climate mitigation goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes emissions targets and sector-specific goals to strengthen low-carbon economy transition, directly advancing climate mitigation per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 332: RELATING TO RECYCLING.

Establishes a lithium-ion battery recycling working group within the Department of Health to assess recycling methods for small and medium format lithium-ion batteries. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes working group to assess lithium-ion battery recycling methods, promoting proper disposal and resource conservation, directly supporting environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 3183: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Amends the renewable energy technologies income tax credit by: for taxable years beginning after 12/31/26, prohibiting taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $250,000 or greater if filing as an individual or $350,000 or greater if filing jointly from claiming the credit for certain solar energy systems installed and placed in service on a single-family residential property; limiting credit claims for certain solar energy systems for single-family residential property to two systems per single-family residential property and requiring systems to have a total output capacity of at least five kilowatts; and increasing the adjusted gross income threshold below which an individual taxpayer may elect to have any excess credits refunded. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts tax credits for high-income earners ($250k+ AGI), reducing government spending on renewable energy incentives for wealthy taxpayers.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits high-income taxpayers ($250k+ AGI) from claiming solar tax credits, restricting access to renewable energy incentives and weakening financial support for residential solar adoption.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill modifies tax credits to promote solar energy adoption by adjusting eligibility, removing caps on systems, and targeting incentives toward renewable energy use, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Tax Credits Renewable Energy Solar

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2905: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Increases the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax and the amount collected from the tax that is deposited into the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax revenue specifically for funding an electric vehicle charging system subaccount, directly advancing fiscal allocation for infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill increases tax revenue specifically for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, directly funding clean energy infrastructure development.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases tax to fund EV charging infrastructure, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing emissions through dedicated subaccount funding.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds electric vehicle charging infrastructure via dedicated tax revenue, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure as a core component of transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 565: RELATING TO POLOLU VALLEY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS ON HAWAII ISLAND.

Appropriates moneys for Pololu Valley management, including for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop the trailhead; develop the infrastructure necessary to accommodate parking; install appropriate informational, historical, and educational signage; design and construct restroom facilities; and establish positions to manage the trail area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds Pololu Valley management infrastructure under DLNR/DOFAW, directly supporting conservation and natural resource protection efforts per bill's purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Parks & Recreation Wildlife

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2473: 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 ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires appropriation ($), funding a new education program under climate literacy, aligning with public service funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes climate literacy certificate program requiring academic coursework and hands-on learning, directly advancing educational curriculum and student programs in climate science.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires climate literacy education program to advance understanding of climate change impacts, directly promoting environmental awareness and education on a key environmental issue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 1986: RELATING TO A CLEAN FUEL STANDARD.

HB 1986 requires the state Department of Transportation to create rules by January 1, 2028, establishing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels used in vehicles. The bill mandates regular reporting to the legislature and public informational sessions about the standard's implementation. It directly affects alternative fuel providers and the Department of Transportation, setting new requirements for fuel composition and emissions. The bill is currently pending committee review (deferred until February 2026) and has not yet become law.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires clean fuel standard for alternative fuels, mandates emissions reduction, and promotes renewable energy infrastructure per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires clean fuel standard for vehicles, reducing emissions and promoting cleaner transportation per bill's mandate for fuel composition and emissions rules.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates clean fuel standard for vehicles, directly promoting sustainable transportation through emissions and fuel composition requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 634: RELATING TO MARINE PASSENGER FEES.

Establishes a cruise ship passenger fee to be collected beginning 1/1/2026 by the Department of Transportation to be used for infrastructure projects benefiting cruise ships with an emphasis on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Establishes the Cruise Ship Passenger Fee Special Fund. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new cruise passenger fee to fund climate infrastructure, directly appropriating revenue for budget allocation and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly allocates funds for climate change mitigation/adaptation infrastructure projects through the Cruise Ship Passenger Fee Special Fund.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes DOT-collected fee funding cruise ship infrastructure projects with climate focus, directly appropriating funds for transportation infrastructure as specified in subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Climate Change Ports Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1292: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.

Establishes the Department of Environmental Protection. Renames the Department of Health as the Department of Community Health. Renames the Department of Human Services as the Department of Healthcare Services. Administratively attaches the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to the Department of Healthcare Services. Transfers certain responsibilities between departments.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates dedicated Department of Environmental Protection, explicitly advancing environmental governance through administrative restructuring.95% confidence

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