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HI SR164

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/6/2020

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Affirms that continued U.S. participation in the Paris Agreement is of paramount importance to Hawaii, the nation, and the world.

  • Requests the President of the United States refrain from withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and commit to good faith efforts to meet U.S. obligations under the agreement.

  • Requests the U.S. Senate Majority Leader and House Speaker take all necessary action to block the President's intended withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

  • References Hawaii's 2017 Act 32, which created the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission and committed the State to help achieve Paris Agreement goals.

  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the President, Congress leadership, Hawaii's Congressional delegation, the Governor, and members of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission.

Legislative Description

Affirming That The Continued Participation Of The United States In The Paris Agreement Is Of Paramount Importance To The State Of Hawaii And To The Nation, Requesting The President Of The United States To Refrain From Withdrawing The United States From The Paris Agreement, And Requesting That The Majority Leader Of The United States Senate And The Speaker Of The United States House Of Representatives Take All Action Necessary To Block The President's Withdrawal Of The United States From The Paris Agreement.

Climate Change

Last Action

Referred to AEN/WTL.

3/10/2020

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Environment3/10/2020

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