Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 241: RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 241 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO STATE FINANCES. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 17, 2025): Referred to WTL/AEN/EDT, WAM/JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to minimize the impacts of, and respond to, climate crises, which, beginning 1/1/2026, will be funded by a $25 tax on transient accommodations. Exempts certain housing used for emergencies during a state disaster from the Transient Accommodations Tax. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“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 WTL/AEN/EDT, WAM/JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.