Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 995: RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 995 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL. Primary sponsor: Glenn Wakai (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
Establishes the sustainable aviation fuel import tax credit. Increases the renewable fuels production tax credit amount. Repeals the: (1) cap amount of claimable renewable fuels production tax credit; (2) requirement that the tax credit be claimed for fuels with lifecycle emissions below fossil fuels; and (3) prohibition on claiming other tax credits for the cost incurred to produce renewable fuels. Specifies that the renewable fuels production tax credit can only be claimed for fuels that meet the certain thresholds. Adds an additional tax credit value. Clarifies that a taxpayer who previously claimed a renewable fuels production tax credit may claim another one for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. Clarifies and expands required information in the certified statement for the tax credit. Repeals the requirement that the Hawaii State Energy Office provide the taxpayer with a determination of whether the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions for each type of qualified fuel produced is lower than that of fossil fuels.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Wakai | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“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.
- The committee on EIG deferred the measure.
- The committee on AEN deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on EIG/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-29-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- Referred to EIG/AEN, WAM.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.