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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1319: RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1319 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN. Primary sponsor: Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, transit projects, and other areas in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds definition of "green infrastructure". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force, to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing the green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines. Establishes full-time equivalent ( .0 FTE) policy analyst positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Appropriates funds.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Andrew GarrettPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse22
Terez AmatoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Della BelattiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Luke EvslinPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Tina GrandinettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse20
Kirstin KahaloaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Rachele LamosaoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate19
Lisa MartenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Dee MorikawaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse17
Amy PerrusoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Mahina PoepoePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse13
Adrian TamPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse24
David TarnasPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
  3. Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP/WAL on Tuesday, 02-11-25 9:15AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  4. Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 4
  5. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  6. Pending introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source