SB939Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Climate Change.
Introduced by Karl Rhoads, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Expands the scope of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program to include the design, implementation, and administration of pathways for supporting renewable energy and conservation projects that align carbon sequestration with marine ecosystem restoration and opportunities for strengthening carbon accounting methodologies to assist in the quantification and reduction of direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. Requires a report to the Legislature.
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to EIG/AEN, WAM.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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