HI HCR69

Requests the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to implement a plan transitioning Hawaii to a clean energy economy by 2045, eliminating dependence on imported fossil fuels for electrical generation and ground transportation.

Identifies approximately one-third of Hawaii's imported fossil fuels as used for ground transportation, making transition to renewable energy-powered transportation essential for the state's sustainability.

Aligns the fossil fuel elimination goal with Hawaii's existing target of achieving a 100 percent renewable energy economy by 2045.

Requires the Department of Transportation's sustainable transportation forum to submit progress reports on reducing fossil fuel dependence for ground transportation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before each regular session.

References the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program established under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 196-10.5 as the mechanism for managing the state's transition to clean energy.