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This bill requires self-service gas stations in Hawaii to display warning labels on gas pumps that provide information about the environmental and health impacts of fossil fuel consumption. The proposed legislation, inspired by similar initiatives in places like North Vancouver, Cambridge, and Sweden, aims to educate consumers about the negative consequences of burning gasoline, diesel, and ethanol, including their contribution to climate change. The labels must be written in English and will be subject to approval by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The bill is part of Hawaii's broader strategy to reduce transportation emissions and transition to a 100% clean energy transportation system by 2045. The legislative findings suggest that while many people are concerned about climate change, they often consider it a low-priority issue, and these warning labels are intended to increase public awareness and potentially accelerate the shift towards cleaner transportation alternatives. The legislation is linked to a recent court case, Navahine v. Hawaii Department of Transportation, which denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit asserting that transportation fuels violate the state constitution's environmental protections. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1015&year=2025