Bills

SB 2373: HSEO; NATURE-BASED CARBON SEQUESTRATION; CARBON EMISSIONS; MARINE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION; REPORT

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-09: The committee(s) on AEN/EIG has rescheduled its public hearing to 02-12-26 3:10PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

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 Hawaii State Energy Office to develop methodologies to quantify carbon emissions reductions through marine ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions.  Requires a report to the Legislature.

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