Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2316: RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2316 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), KIDANI, Angus McKelvey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“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 TRS/AEN, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.