HI HB765

Requires incorporation of sea level rise projections and findings from the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission's vulnerability and adaptation report into all new state plans and updates to existing plans under the Hawaii State Planning Act (Chapter 226) and Public Utilities Commission plans (Chapter 269).

Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 to the office of planning for stakeholder communications and public engagement related to environmental protection, clean waters, ecosystem preservation, and community considerations of the Ala Wai watershed and surrounding areas (specific dollar amount not specified in bill).

Addresses sea level rise preparedness by noting that studies predict 3.2 to 6 feet of sea level rise by 2100, which will increase hurricane risk and coastal flooding and erosion hazards for Hawaii.

Takes effect on July 1, 2035.