SB 2373 SD1

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 20, 2026.

DLNR; Nature-Based Carbon Sequestration; Carbon Emissions; Marine Ecosystem Restoration; Report.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2373
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee AEN/EIG, WAM
Senate in_committee 2026-02-20
Environment / Climate
Summary

Establishes a state goal to strengthen nature-based carbon emissions reduction solutions. Directs certain state agencies to identify opportunities for investing in nature-based solutions that reduce carbon emissions. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop methodologies to quantify carbon emissions reductions through marine ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-20 Status in_committee
2026-02-20 Latest Action Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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