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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Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
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9:15 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 PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE THE POTENTIAL OF UNDERGROUND ENERGY RESOURCES STATEWIDE. Establishes the Underground Energy Resource Characterization Program to identify the location and characteristics of underground energy resources through the use of slim-hole bores and requires a related environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/19/2042. (SD1)
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EEP, WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Defines "portable solar generation device" and establishes certain requirements for their regulation and use exclusively within units in condominiums organized pursuant to Chapter 514B, HRS. Requires the Public Utilities Commission or a person or organization chosen by the Commission to establish an online registration system. Clarifies that portable solar generation devices are subject to certain approval procedures for installation in condominiums. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 4/19/2042. (SD2)
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO CONSERVATION BANKING. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources and certain public or private entities to operate conservation banks, subject to approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources, for situations where a person or entity is required to provide compensatory mitigation to offset adverse impacts to threatened, endangered, candidate, or proposed species as part of an approved incidental take license and habitat conservation plan. Adds the associate director of the United States Geological Survey, Ecosystem Mission Area, to the membership of the Endangered Species Recovery Committee. Requires the Endangered Species Recovery Committee to review applications and proposals for conservation banks and conduct subsequent reviews and oversight. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO CLIMATE PLANNING. Amends the powers and duties of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes a Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission Coordinator position to lead the Commission. Requires annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and counties. Establishes six full-time equivalent positions within the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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EEP, WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT. Requires certain wastewater treatment works to test sewage sludge and any other residual material for the presence of PFAS. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for the monitoring, sampling, testing, and data collection of sewage sludge and other residual material that contain specific amounts of PFAS. Prohibits the issuance or renewal of permits if testing yields PFAS in sewage sludge or other residual material on land used for agronomic purposes, on land where drainage tiles have been installed, on land that drains into waters of the State, or land in a 500-year floodplain. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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EEP, WAL, JHA |
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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Establishes a PFAS Working Group within the Department of Health to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS. Requires an owner or operator of an underground storage tank or tank system with a confirmed release to meet certain standards for the restoration of the environment. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)
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EEP, WAL, JHA |
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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. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO THE RENEWABLE FUELS PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT. Clarifies that the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit shall only be claimed by taxpayers for which qualified renewable fuels production costs are incurred within the State and sold for distribution within the State. Allows taxpayers to be eligible for a separate 10-year credit period for each separate qualified renewable fuels production that independently meets eligibility requirements. Extends the time frame for taxpayers to file certain statements with the Hawaii State Energy Office. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 4/19/2042. (SD2)
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________________________________________ Rep. Nicole E. Lowen Chair |
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