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HI HR55
Resolution
Status
3/4/2021
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Marten
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AI Summary
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Declares a climate emergency in Hawaii and requests statewide collaboration toward a just transition and emergency mobilization effort to address climate change.
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Calls for a statewide commitment to a decarbonized economy with investments in clean energy, quality jobs, and financial and regulatory assistance from state authorities.
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Facilitates investments in zero emissions energy, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, reforestation, afforestation, climate-smart agriculture, and climate-friendly land use.
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Commits the State to action rooted in equity, self-determination, culture, and tradition, affirming rights to clean air, water, land, food, education, and shelter.
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Clarifies the resolution does not constitute a declaration of emergency for purposes of special or extraordinary powers under state emergency laws.
Legislative Description
Declaring A Climate Emergency And Requesting Statewide Collaboration Toward An Immediate Just Transition And Emergency Mobilization Effort To Restore A Safe Climate.
Greenhouse Gases
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and none excused (0).
3/24/2021