Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1651: RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1651 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE. Primary sponsor: Mark Hashem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to EEP,WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to contract with a third-party consultant to develop a Climate Protection Plan for delivery to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2029. Establishes a Climate Protection Advisory Committee to assist the third-party consultant. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to EEP,WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.