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HI SB 2373

died on adjournment

RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did HI SB 2373 pass?

No. HI SB 2373 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-20): Reported from AEN/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2483) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

What is HI SB 2373 about?

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)

Who sponsors HI SB 2373?

GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2373.

Description

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)

Introduced
2026-01-21
Latest action
2026-02-20 — 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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Subjects

Sponsors

  • GABBARDprimary
  • CHANGprimary
  • MCKELVEYprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-20

    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. 2026-02-20

    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

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  3. 2026-02-12

    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.

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  4. 2026-02-12

    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.

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  5. 2026-02-09

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

  6. 2026-02-08

    The committee(s) on AEN/EIG deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.

  7. 2026-02-06

    The committee(s) on AEN/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

  8. 2026-01-26

    Referred to AEN/EIG, WAM.

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  9. 2026-01-21

    Introduced and passed First Reading.

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  10. 2026-01-16

    Pending Introduction.

Versions

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Votes

  • The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-12 · pass · 3-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Gabbard: yes
    • Richards: yes
    • Rhoads: yes
    • DeCoite: not voting
    • Awa: not voting

  • The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-12 · pass · 3-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Wakai: yes
    • Chang: yes
    • Richards: yes
    • DeCoite: not voting
    • Fevella: not voting

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https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2373&year=2026

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