Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1979: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.

Passed one chamber Last action March 20, 2026: The committee on EIG deferred the measure.

Plain-language summary

HB 1979 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Nadine Nakamura (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): The committee on EIG deferred the measure.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nicole Lowen (Democratic); Luke Evslin (Democratic); Greggor Ilagan (Democratic); Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic); and 8 more.