HI SCR44

Declares a climate emergency in Hawaii and requests statewide collaboration toward a just transition and emergency mobilization effort to address climate change.

Commits the state to a decarbonized economy with investments in clean energy, quality jobs, and climate emergency mobilization efforts with financial and regulatory assistance.

Directs facilitation of investments in zero emissions energy, electric vehicles, fleet transitions, energy efficiency, reforestation, climate-smart agriculture, and climate-friendly land use.

Commits state action rooted in equity, self-determination, and ensuring people have rights to clean air, water, land, food, education, and shelter.

Clarifies this declaration does not constitute a legal emergency under state law authorizing special or extraordinary powers and requires distribution to the Governor, Attorney General, state directors, and county mayors.