Hawaii HB2492 aims to enhance the state's climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts by promoting both local and global carbon sequestration.

Hawaii HB2492 amends state statutes to strengthen the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission by including the chief energy officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office as a member. The bill encourages both local and global carbon sequestration to achieve the state's zero emissions clean economy target by 2045. It requires state agencies to review their plans and strategies for climate change impacts and submit findings to the Hawaii State Energy Office. The bill also mandates the Hawaii State Energy Office to submit reports on agency progress towards climate goals.

Hawaii HB2492 aims to enhance the state's climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts by promoting both local and global carbon sequestration.

Hawaii HB2492 amends state statutes to strengthen the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission by including the chief energy officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office as a member. The bill encourages both local and global carbon sequestration to achieve the state's zero emissions clean economy target by 2045. It requires state agencies to review their plans and strategies for climate change impacts and submit findings to the Hawaii State Energy Office. The bill also mandates the Hawaii State Energy Office to submit reports on agency progress towards climate goals.