SB3323Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Ecosystem Rights.
Introduced by Les Ihara, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Recognizes watersheds and coral reef ecosystems as legal persons with inherent and inalienable rights to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve. Establishes enforceable ecosystem rights grounded in public trust doctrine and Native Hawaiian customary stewardship. Authorizes citizen enforcement, restorative and injunctive remedies, civil penalties, and continuing duties of ecological repair, including for historic harms. Provides for open representation, community consultation, co-governance, and supremacy over conflicting laws.
Where it stands
The recommendation was not adopted.
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments · February 11, 2026
2
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Richards | 4 | No |
| Lynn Decoite | 7 | No |
| Karl Rhoads | 13 | Yes |
| Mike Gabbard | 21 | Yes |
| Brenton Awa | 23 | No |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to AEN/WLA, JDC.
The committee(s) on AEN/WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
The committee on WLA deferred the measure.
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Rhoads ; 3 No(es): Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
The recommendation was not adopted.
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