HI HB1579 | 2019 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future HB1579
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Introduced on January 24 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-28 - Referred to EEP/EDB, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6
Pending: House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 24 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-28 - Referred to EEP/EDB, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6
Pending: House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Imposes a tax of $15 for every ton of carbon dioxide emitted from the use of fossil fuel. Establishes various state and county sustainability initiatives. Appropriates moneys.
Title
Relating To Statewide Sustainability Initiatives.
Sponsors
Rep. Tina Wildberger [D] | Rep. Lynn Decoite [D] | Rep. Dale Kobayashi [D] | Sen. Angus McKelvey [D] |
Rep. Amy Perruso [D] | Sen. Troy Hashimoto [D] | Rep. Nicole Lowen [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-01-28 | House | Referred to EEP/EDB, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
2019-01-24 | House | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1579 (Carry Over) 2019-01-28 - Referred to EEP/EDB, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6
Subjects
Hawaii State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1579&year=2019 |
Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2019/bills/HB1579_.HTM |