HB314

Hawaii HB314 mandates adaptation pathways planning to mitigate sea level rise impacts.

Hawaii HB314 requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop a strategy and framework for collaborative governance to prepare adaptation pathways plans. These plans aim to reduce damage to public and private development and lower taxpayer costs for sea level rise impacts. The commission must coordinate with state and county agencies to facilitate implementation of adaptation measures, including relocation of development and infrastructure. The plans will engage communities, consider climate adaptation plans, and align with hazard mitigation plans.