HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2026
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Chair |
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Rep. Amy A. Perruso, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Cory M. Chun |
Rep. Sean Quinlan |
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Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa |
Rep. Lauren Matsumoto |
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Rep. Matthias Kusch |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 |
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9:45 a.m. |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO A CLEAN FUEL STANDARD. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules by 1/1/2028 governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires reporting and public informational session requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL TAX CREDIT. Establishes a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel distribution in Hawaii to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Provides $1 per gallon, increasing by 2 cents per additional 1 per cent emissions reduction, up to $2 per gallon. Caps total credits at $20,000,000 annually, with carryover provisions. Requires reporting to ensure transparency and compliance. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, and sunsets on December 31, 2035. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL. Expands the provisions of the renewable fuels production tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION AFFORDABILITY. Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a clean vehicle rebate program to provide rebates for the purchase or lease of new and used zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Establishes the clean vehicle special fund. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a transportation affordability and energy security tax. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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________________________________________ Rep. Nicole E. Lowen Chair |
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