HI HR63

Transportation sector accounts for approximately 48% of Hawaii's total greenhouse gas emissions, significantly higher than the national average of 30%

Request the Department of Transportation to facilitate and accelerate adoption of sustainable aviation fuels across Hawaii's aviation sector, produced from renewable feedstocks such as agricultural waste, used cooking oils, and algae

Department of Transportation must collaborate with the Hawaii State Energy Office, major airlines, fuel producers, and other stakeholders to establish policies, incentives, and infrastructure supporting sustainable aviation fuel production, distribution, and use

Integrate sustainable aviation fuel adoption into the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan required by the Navahine v. Hawaii Department of Transportation settlement agreement to support state climate goals of 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2045

Department of Transportation must submit a progress report to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the Regular Session of 2026, including any proposed legislation to further support sustainable aviation fuel adoption