Hawaii

Bills

Every bill and resolution in the 33rd Legislature, from filing to law.

392 bills on environment and climate Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
SB 3253 DLNR; Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary; Endangered Species; Wildlife; Conservation Chris Lee, Stanley Chang and 1 other Became law Jul 10, 2026Act 226, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1328).
HB 1802 DLNR; BLNR; Conservation Banks Lisa Marten, Terez Amato and 14 others Became law Jul 9, 2026Act 208, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310).
SB 2175 Waste Management; Disposable Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale, Offer for Sale, Distribution; Prohibition; Penalties Herbert M. "Tim" Richards III, Stanley Chang and 4 others Became law Jul 7, 2026Act 189, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291).
SB 2101 Department of Health; Counties; Solid Waste Reduction; Organic Waste Diversion Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang and 3 others Became law Jun 26, 2026Act 173, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1275).
SB 3137 Department of Health; Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics; Consolidation of Food Safety; Chapter 328, HRS; Food Safety and Environmental Health Special Fund; Establishment; Sanitization and Environmental Health Special Fund; Rep… Ronald D. Kouchi Became law Jun 9, 2026Act 108, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).
SB 3154 DOT; National Environmental Policy Act; NEPA Assignment Ronald D. Kouchi Became law May 26, 2026Act 038, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138).
SCR 170 (2026) Aotearoa New Zealand; Biosecurity; Conservation; Endangered Species; Partnership Chris Lee Passed both chambers May 12, 2026Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
SR 161 (2026) Aotearoa New Zealand; Biosecurity; Conservation; Endangered Species; Partnership Chris Lee Passed one chamber May 12, 2026Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
SR 159 (2026) OPSD; Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group; Reports Chris Lee Passed one chamber May 12, 2026Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
SR 111 (2026) Climate Change; Impacts; Insurance; Cost Recovery; Study; Working Group Jarrett Keohokalole, Stanley Chang and 5 others Passed one chamber May 12, 2026Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
SCR 100 (2026) BLNR; Working Group; Nonprofit Organization; Sanctuaries; Conservation; Endangered Species; Report Chris Lee Passed both chambers May 12, 2026Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
SR 94 (2026) BLNR; Working Group; Nonprofit Organization; Sanctuaries; Conservation; Endangered Species; Report Chris Lee Passed one chamber May 12, 2026Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
SCR 32 (2026) DLNR; DAR; UH; MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY TASK FORCE; PLAN; REPORT Dru Mamo Kanuha, Stanley Chang and 5 others Passed both chambers May 12, 2026Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
SR 28 (2026) DLNR; DAR; UH; MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY TASK FORCE; PLAN; REPORT Dru Mamo Kanuha, Stanley Chang and 5 others Passed one chamber May 12, 2026Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
SB 2110 Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission; Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health Incentive Program; Agriculture; Technical Assistance; Reports; Appropriation Mike Gabbard, Carol Fukunaga and 4 others Died May 1, 2026Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:00 …
SB 2095 DOH; PFAS Working Group; PFAS; Toxic Chemicals; Reports Mike Gabbard, Carol Fukunaga and 4 others Died May 1, 2026Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-0…
SB 1166 HPIA; HHRF; Property Insurance; Climate Change; Climate Disaster; Extreme Weather; Responsible Parties Chris Lee Died May 1, 2026Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No…
SB 2353 Stadium Authority; Outdoor Advertising; Digital Outdoor Signage Devices; Stadium Development District; DBEDT; Light Pollution; Study Glenn Wakai, Joy A. San Buenaventura Died Apr 28, 2026Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 787).
SB 3053 DOH; DLNR; Comprehensive Watershed-based Water Quality Monitoring Pilot Program; Waikele Watershed; Report; Mangrove Removal; 19th Senatorial District; Appropriations Rachele F. Lamosao Died Apr 27, 2026Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 762).
HB 1553 Habitat Conservation Plans; Emergency Medical and Rehabilitation Services Agreement David A. Tarnas, Terez Amato and 12 others Died Apr 21, 2026Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com…
HB 1619 Zero-Emissions Transportation Goals; Electric Vehicle Infrastructure; Special Management Areas; Exclusion Nicole E. Lowen, Luke A. Evslin and 8 others Died Apr 20, 2026Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com…
SCR 168 (2026) OPSD; Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group; Reports Chris Lee Passed one chamber Apr 20, 2026Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amen…
SCR 118 (2026) Climate Change; Impacts; Insurance; Cost Recovery; Study; Working Group Jarrett Keohokalole, Stanley Chang and 5 others Passed one chamber Apr 20, 2026Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amen…
SB 1074 Environmental Assessment; Commercial Activities; Temporary Exemption; Challenge; Permits Lorraine R. Inouye, Stanley Chang and 3 others Died Apr 17, 2026Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC.
SB 657 UH; SOEST; Center for Climate Resilient Development; Establishment; Climate Change; Appropriation Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang and 3 others Died Apr 17, 2026Re-Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.
SB 438 DOH; CWRM; Waste or Disposal Facilities; Landfill Units; Agricultural Districts; Buffer Zones; Underground Injection Control Lines; Prohibition Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Michelle N. Kidani and 2 others Died Apr 17, 2026Re-Referred to HHS/WLA, WAM.
HCR 121 (2026) Hazardous Coastal Features; Mermaid Cave; Google Maps; Apple Maps Darius K. Kila, Christopher L. Muraoka Passed one chamber Apr 10, 2026Referred to CPN.
HR 113 (2026) Hazardous Coastal Features; Mermaid Cave; Google Maps; Apple Maps Darius K. Kila, Christopher L. Muraoka Passed one chamber Apr 9, 2026Resolution adopted in final form.
SCR 133 (2026) DLNR; DAB; Commercial Octopus Aquaculture; Environmental Protection Mike Gabbard In committee Apr 8, 2026The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PA…
SR 125 (2026) DLNR; DAB; Commercial Octopus Aquaculture; Environmental Protection Mike Gabbard In committee Apr 8, 2026The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PA…
HB 2121 Waste Management; Disposable Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale, Offer for Sale, Distribution; Prohibition; Penalties Jeanne Kapela, Terez Amato and 12 others Died Apr 7, 2026The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
SB 2046 Department of Health; Water Quality; Underground Storage Tanks and Tank Systems; Confirmed Release; Environmental Restoration; Jet Fuel; Rules Jarrett Keohokalole, Stanley Chang and 9 others Died Apr 2, 2026The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be de…
HB 1295 Clean Energy; State and County Agencies; Renewable Energy Projects; Zero-Emission Vehicles; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Kyle T. Yamashita Died Apr 2, 2026Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hs…
HB 918 DOH; Labeling Requirements; Do Not Flush; Premoistened Nonwoven Disposable Wipes; Consumer Protection; Waste; Environmental Protection; Positions; Appropriations Daniel Holt, Kirstin Kahaloa and 7 others Died Apr 2, 2026Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hs…
HB 256 Waste-to-energy Facility; Emissions; Standards; Air Pollution Control Permit Scot Z. Matayoshi, Cory M. Chun Died Apr 2, 2026Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hs…
HCR 145 (2026) Climate Change; Impacts; Insurance; Cost Recovery; Study; Working Group Tina Nakada Grandinetti, Terez Amato and 7 others In committee Apr 2, 2026Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amen…
HR 137 (2026) Climate Change; Impacts; Insurance; Cost Recovery; Study; Working Group Tina Nakada Grandinetti, Terez Amato and 7 others In committee Apr 2, 2026Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amen…
HCR 205 (2026) DOH; Recyclable, Biodegradable, and Compostable Labeling; Study Nicole E. Lowen, Terez Amato and 10 others In committee Apr 1, 2026Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with no…
HCR 201 (2026) Air Pollution; Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles; Public Health Nicole E. Lowen, Sue L. Keohokapu-Lee Loy and 5 others In committee Apr 1, 2026Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on TRN with no…
HR 195 (2026) DOH; Recyclable, Biodegradable, and Compostable Labeling; Study Nicole E. Lowen, Terez Amato and 10 others In committee Apr 1, 2026Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with no…
HR 191 (2026) Air Pollution; Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles; Public Health Nicole E. Lowen, Sue L. Keohokapu-Lee Loy and 5 others In committee Apr 1, 2026Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on TRN with no…
HCR 157 (2026) OPSD; Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group; Reports Linda Ichiyama In committee Apr 1, 2026Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with no…
HR 148 (2026) OPSD; Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group; Reports Linda Ichiyama In committee Apr 1, 2026Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with no…
SB 2944 BLNR; Conservation; Environment; Wildlife; Viewing; Rules; Legislature; Reports Angus L.K. McKelvey Died Mar 30, 2026Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to th…
HB 2548 DAB; Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program; Climate Adaptation; Agriculture; Appropriation Nadine K. Nakamura Died Mar 30, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) an…
HB 1953 DAB; Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation Cory M. Chun Died Mar 30, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) an…
HB 1774 Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Centralized Resource Website; Affordability; Climate Change; Appropriation Tina Nakada Grandinetti, Terez Amato and 10 others Died Mar 30, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) an…
SB 2485 Governor; Department of Health; Honolulu Board of Water Supply; Solid Waste Management; Working Group; Counties; Report Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang and 5 others Died Mar 24, 2026The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be de…
HB 2030 DOT; Clean Vehicle; Rebate; Environment; Special Fund; General Excise Tax; DOTAX Darius K. Kila, Cory M. Chun and 12 others Died Mar 24, 2026The committee on TRS deferred the measure.
HB 2618 Climate Change and Tourism Destination Management; Projects; Expenditure Request; Governor Nicole E. Lowen, Nadine K. Nakamura and 2 others Died Mar 20, 2026The committee on AEN deferred the measure.

From Hawaii's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.