Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 975: RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION INCENTIVES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 975 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION INCENTIVES. Primary sponsor: Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Amy Perruso (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.
Codifies and makes permanent the Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Program under the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 768) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4).
- The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso, Kahaloa, Kusch; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan, Ward.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Thursday, 02-13-25 10:15AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3
- Pending introduction.