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HI SB1350

HI SB1350
Relating To Climate Change.


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Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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