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HI HB1278

HI HB1278
Relating To Green Transportation Infrastructure.


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Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes green infrastructure objectives and policies for transportation systems, infrastructure, and projects. Establishes the green transportation infrastructure task force to examine, evaluate, and develop policies for the design, implementation, and maintenance of green transportation infrastructure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

AI Summary

This bill establishes green infrastructure objectives and policies for transportation systems, infrastructure, and projects in Hawaii. It creates a Green Transportation Infrastructure Task Force to examine, evaluate, and develop best practices for the design, implementation, and maintenance of green transportation infrastructure, such as measures using plants, trees, or soil systems to reduce carbon footprints, enhance shade, reduce temperatures, and manage stormwater. The bill also amends existing laws to require the Department of Transportation to incorporate these green infrastructure principles when planning, designing, and implementing ground transportation projects.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. (on 12/11/2023)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Air Pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
Transportation
  • ‐ Infrastructure

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