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HI HB1459
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ikaika Hussey
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AI Summary
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Requires commercial airlines operating intrastate flights in Hawaii to use at least 10% sustainable aviation fuel beginning January 1, 2030.
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Defines sustainable aviation fuel as synthesized hydrocarbons meeting ASTM International standards D7566 or D1655, derived from biomass, waste streams, renewable energy, zero carbon energy, or gaseous carbon oxides.
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Department of Transportation, in consultation with Hawaii State Energy Office, shall adopt rules including monitoring procedures, fuel certification processes, and noncompliance penalties.
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Airlines remain eligible for state tax incentives and grants promoting clean energy and greenhouse gas reductions.
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Department of Transportation must submit annual reports to the legislature on sustainable aviation fuel adoption progress, compliance rates, economic impacts, and legislative recommendations.
Legislative Description
Relating To Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
DOT
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on TRN with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1).
2/6/2025