Hawaii HB1693 establishes a statewide target to sequester more atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases than emitted by 2045.

Hawaii HB1693 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to set a statewide target for sequestering more atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases than emitted by 2045. The bill mandates a greenhouse gas emissions limit of at least fifty percent below 2005 levels by 2030. The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission is tasked with achieving these goals, with agency plans and strategies considering their impact on meeting these targets. This Act takes effect upon approval.

Hawaii HB1693 establishes a statewide target to sequester more atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases than emitted by 2045.

Hawaii HB1693 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to set a statewide target for sequestering more atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases than emitted by 2045. The bill mandates a greenhouse gas emissions limit of at least fifty percent below 2005 levels by 2030. The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission is tasked with achieving these goals, with agency plans and strategies considering their impact on meeting these targets. This Act takes effect upon approval.