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HI SR95

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/7/2022

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Affirms Hawaii's commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement goals, UN Sustainable Development Goals, and IPCC greenhouse gas reduction targets calling for net zero emissions by mid-century to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

  • Requests the State and each county formally endorse a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to end new fossil fuel exploration and expansion while phasing out existing production.

  • Urges the U.S. federal government to support the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative.

  • Acknowledges climate impacts already affecting Hawaii including rising sea levels, coastal inundation, ocean warming, coral bleaching, increased wildfire risk, and severe storms.

  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the UN Secretary General, U.S. President and Congress, Hawaii's congressional delegation, Governor, and all county Mayors.

Legislative Description

Affirming Hawaii's Ongoing Commitment To The Goals Of The Paris Climate Agreement, The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, And Endorsement Of The Fossil Fuel Non-proliferation Treaty.

Climate Change

Last Action

Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06/06/22.

6/6/2022

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/16/2022

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