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HI HB1689

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Darius Kila

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends Hawaii's zero emissions clean economy target deadline from 2045 to 2075 for achieving net-negative greenhouse gas emissions (sequestering more than emitted)
  • Establishes an interim target requiring at least 70% of atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases be sequestered by 2050
  • Maintains the existing 2030 deadline for reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions to at least 50% below 2005 levels
  • Exempts the Department of Transportation and all transportation systems and services from the zero emissions clean economy requirements
  • Amends Section 225P-5 of Hawaii Revised Statutes governing climate change mitigation goals

Legislative Description

Relating To Climate Change.

Transportation

Last Action

Re-referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 8

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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