Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2018: 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
SB 2018 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE. Primary sponsor: Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Transfers the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for administrative purposes. Removes the manager of the Coastal Zone Management Program from the Commission. Adds a representative from the University of Hawaii to the Commission.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Mike Gabbard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“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 WLA/AEN, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.