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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2373: RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2373 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from AEN/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2483) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Establishes a state goal to strengthen nature-based carbon emissions reduction solutions. Directs certain state agencies to identify opportunities for investing in nature-based solutions that reduce carbon emissions. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop methodologies to quantify carbon emissions reductions through marine ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mike GabbardPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate21
Stanley ChangPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Angus McKelveyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Reported from AEN/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2483) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
  2. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
  3. The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Fevella.
  4. The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Awa.
  5. The committee(s) on AEN/EIG has rescheduled its public hearing to 02-12-26 3:10PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
  6. The committee(s) on AEN/EIG deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
  7. The committee(s) on AEN/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
  8. Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM.
  9. Introduced and passed First Reading.
  10. Pending Introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source