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HB 504

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Ichiyama

Hawaii HB 504 environmental stewardship bill passed Senate with amendments but faced House disagreement, carrying over to 2026 for resolution.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 504

Legislative bill overview

HB 504 is an environmental stewardship bill introduced in Hawaii by Representative Linda Ichiyama that addresses environmental protection and conservation measures. The bill passed the Senate with amendments (SD 2) but faced disagreement from the House, resulting in it being carried over to the 2026 legislative session for further consideration.

Why is this important

Environmental stewardship legislation affects Hawaii's natural resources, land management practices, and conservation policies that impact both the state's ecosystems and communities dependent on them. The bill's fate in the 2026 session will determine whether new environmental protections or management frameworks are implemented statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • The House and Senate passed different versions of the bill, indicating fundamental disagreement over provisions or scope that prevented reconciliation
  • Four Senate members voted with reservations (Fevella, Inouye, Kim, McKelvey), suggesting concerns about specific amendments or policy direction
  • The lack of publicly available bill details makes it unclear whether contention centers on regulatory stringency, funding mechanisms, land-use restrictions, or agency authority

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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