Environment (Conservation)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2232: RELATING TO CLEAN WATER.

Preserves, as state law, water quality, permitting, and aquatic resource protections that are at least as protective as federal Clean Water Act regulations and standards in effect as of January 1, 2026, and ensures their continued applicability regardless of subsequent federal amendments, repeals, or reductions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPreserves state water protections at federal 2026 standards, preventing federal rollbacks. Explicitly strengthens environmental safeguards per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Drinking Water Water Quality

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 2110: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health Incentive Program within the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes conservation program under climate commission, funds soil health initiatives, directly advancing environmental protection and climate mitigation95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Conservation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 539: RELATING TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.

Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires EALs for toxins, prohibits arbitrary changes, and allows public petitions - strengthens environmental protections against pollutants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1953: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a two-year Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program, directly supporting budget allocation for a new state initiative.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program with funding, directly advancing environmental stewardship in agriculture through dedicated program creation and appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2100: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT DESTRUCTIVE LIVE-FIRE MILITARY TRAINING ON PUBLIC LANDS.

HB 2100 proposes a constitutional amendment to ban destructive live-fire military training on Hawaii's state public trust lands. This would prevent military exercises that cause significant harm to ecosystems, public resources, or recreational areas managed as public trust lands. The amendment would require a constitutional change, meaning it must be approved by voters after passing the legislature. It directly affects military training activities on designated public lands, including state parks and conservation areas.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits military training causing ecosystem harm, directly protecting public trust lands and natural resources per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 756: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Establishes the DLNRTip application as the official electronic platform for persons to report natural resource violations to the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement. Creates statutory requirements regarding the design and maintenance of the DLNRTip application. Require the Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure that all information submitted through the DLNRTip application is continuously monitored to facilitate timely enforcement responses. Requires annual reports. Authorizes 1.0 full-time equivalent position. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes DLNRTip app for reporting natural resource violations, enabling timely enforcement to protect conservation efforts under DLNR.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 3031: RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.

Renames the Beach Restoration Special Fund as the Beach Preservation and Restoration Fund. Establishes the Special Subaccount of the Special Fund. Requires that all conveyance tax revenues collected from the conveyance or transfer of real property located in whole or in part in a sea level rise exposure area be deposited into the special subaccount of the Special Fund. Allows funds in the special subaccount of the Special Fund to be used to acquire property. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects conveyance tax revenue to Beach Restoration Special Fund, explicitly funding a state program via tax allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs conveyance tax revenues to Beach Restoration Special Fund for coastal protection and property acquisition, explicitly aligning with Natural Resource Protection and Coastal Zone Management subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 932: RELATING TO GREEN BONDS.

HB 932 proposes creating a Green Bonds Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a program for issuing state green bonds. The working group would advise the department on structuring and implementing a green bond initiative, which would fund projects with environmental benefits like renewable energy or conservation. This bill directly affects state agencies involved in economic development and finance, though it does not authorize bond issuance itself. As of now, the bill passed committee recommendation with amendments and is pending further legislative action.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProposes Green Bonds Working Group to fund renewable energy projects via state bonds, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure investment as per indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Green Bonds Working Group to develop program funding renewable energy and conservation projects, directly advancing environmental initiatives through state financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Conservation

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2402: RELATING TO EMERGENCY EROSION MITIGATION.

Replaces the current statutory prohibition on private shoreline hardening with a policy directing the minimization of these structures. Establishes a clear, time-limited statutory framework for emergency permits within the conservation district, including defined standards for permit duration and extension.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill minimizes shoreline hardening structures, promoting natural erosion control and coastal conservation through defined emergency permit standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2094: RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.

Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires EALs for toxins with procedural safeguards to maintain environmental safety standards, preventing arbitrary changes without public input.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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