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This bill requires self-service gas stations in Hawaii to display warning labels on gas pumps that explain the negative health and environmental impacts of fossil fuel consumption. The labels, which must be approved by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), will be written in English and inform consumers about how burning gasoline, diesel, and ethanol contributes to climate change and poses risks to human health. The legislation is motivated by a recent court case (Navahine v. Hawaii Department of Transportation) and the state's goal of transitioning to 100% clean energy transportation by 2045. The bill cites precedents from other jurisdictions like North Vancouver, Cambridge, and Sweden, which have implemented similar "climate warming labels" and observed increased public awareness about fossil fuel effects. The labels aim to educate consumers and accelerate the transition to clean transportation by making the environmental consequences of fossil fuel use more visible. The new requirement will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving gas stations time to prepare and implement the mandated warning labels.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1015&year=2026