Bill > HB1771

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to help people voluntarily buy verified carbon offsets to compensate for greenhouse gas emissions from their air travel to or from any airport in the State, with the goal of addressing climate change and supporting the State's zero emissions target. A "carbon offset" is defined as a reduction or prevention of greenhouse gas emissions that balances out emissions from air travel, and "verified" means the offset has been confirmed by an independent third party as genuine, lasting, and something that wouldn't have happened without the offset program. "Qualified air travel" includes flights within the State, to another state, or to a U.S. territory. The department will assist travelers by connecting them with offset providers, providing information on its website with an option for online purchases, and encouraging airlines to link to this information. The bill also allows the department to contract with other entities to carry out these duties and will take effect on July 1, 3000.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1771&year=2026