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HI SCR106
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Health, Department of Transportation, and Department of Land and Natural Resources to take action to reduce carbon emissions from airplane travel to and from Hawaii.
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Requests the three departments convene a task force to research sustainable aviation fuel and other decarbonization measures, with the Director of Transportation and Chief Energy Officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office serving as co-chairs.
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Task force shall include representatives from the Department of Health, Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, and additional members as needed.
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Requires the departments to develop and submit legislative proposals to the Legislature and Governor at least 40 days prior to the start of the 2025 Regular Session.
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Notes that flights to and from Hawaii generated 6.3 million tons of carbon in 2017, with visitor aviation contributing an estimated 24.6 million tons annually when accounting for water vapor, particulates, and nitrogen oxides.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of Transportation, And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Take Any Action Possible To Reduce The Carbon Emissions Arising From Airplane Transportation To And From The State.
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).
4/15/2024