Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 95: AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS ACROSS THE STATE.

Passed one chamber Last action April 2, 2026: Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1798-26), recommending adoption.

Plain-language summary

HR 95 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS ACROSS THE STATE. Primary sponsor: Lisa Marten (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1798-26), recommending adoption.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lisa Marten (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Joe Gedeon (Republican); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); and 11 more.