S.B. 2780 Summary

• Prohibits offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in Hawaii state marine waters
• Prohibits issuance of permits for development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in state waters
• Responds to federal government expansion of offshore drilling programs in Pacific ocean waters near Alaska and the western coast of the continental United States
• Aligns with Hawaii's renewable energy commitment established by Act 97 (2015), which set a goal of 100 percent renewable energy by December 31, 2045
• Takes effect upon approval