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Introduced
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
In Committee
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024
05/03/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to address impacts of climate change and to mitigate further impacts on the State through carbon sequestration and resiliency planning. Allocates funds to the sea level rise voluntary relocation fund. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $80 million to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to address the impacts of climate change and mitigate further impacts through education, carbon sequestration, and resiliency planning. It also allocates $20 million to the sea level rise voluntary relocation fund to support the Commission's work. The bill acknowledges that climate change is a climate emergency impacting Hawaii's economy, sustainability, environment, security, culture, and way of life, and that comprehensive and coordinated efforts are needed to address these challenges.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. (on 12/11/2023)
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