Bill > SB1336

This bill repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force, which was previously established within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. The bill removes references to the task force from existing statutes, specifically amending Section 201-12.8 by deleting the mention of the "greenhouse gas sequestration task force" from the list of entities that could be funded by the state energy fund. Section 225P-4, which originally detailed the task force's objectives, membership, and reporting requirements, is completely eliminated. The task force had been charged with working with stakeholders to establish greenhouse gas emission baselines, identify sequestration criteria, explore land and marine use policies to promote greenhouse gas reduction, and make recommendations to the legislature and governor about climate resiliency and soil health. By repealing this section, the bill effectively disbands the task force and removes its mandated activities. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval, signaling a potential shift in how Hawaii approaches greenhouse gas sequestration and climate change mitigation strategies.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1336&year=2025