Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1623: RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1623 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT. Primary sponsor: Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes an executive committee and amends the membership and duties of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (Commission). Requires each member agency of the Commission to implement its own actions to address certain strategies and goals established by the Commission. Establishes reporting and review requirements for member agencies relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts and clean economy targets. Updates reporting requirements for the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation reports. Allows the Commission to enter into certain procurement contracts. Updates the zero emissions clean economy target. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).
- Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 82-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL.
- The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso, Chun, Kahaloa, Kusch, Quinlan, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Thursday, 02-05-26 9:00AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.