Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HCR103: Affirming Support for the Expansion of Programs and Projects That Increase Tree Canopy Coverage and Install Shade Trees in Urban Areas to Mitigate the Effects of Urban Heat Islands Across the State.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 STATE OF HAWAII HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS ACROSS THE STATE. WHEREAS, an urban heat island effect occurs when built environments with extensive pavement, rooftops, and other heatabsorbing materials experience significantly higher temperatures than surrounding areas; and WHEREAS, the effects of urban heat islands are already being felt across the State, increasing heat exposure and the risk of heat-related illness among residents; and WHEREAS, a tree canopy refers to the leaves, branches, and stems of trees that cover the ground when viewed from above, and provide shade below; and WHEREAS, children, kupuna, individuals with preexisting medical conditions, and residents of low-canopy and lower-income neighborhoods are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat and face heightened risks of heat-related illness; and WHEREAS, shade trees mitigate the effects of urban heat islands by lowering ambient and surface temperatures and providing cooling through shade and evapotranspiration; and WHEREAS, the City and County of Honolulu's Urban Tree Plan guides local efforts to expand the urban tree canopy as a critical means to mitigate urban heat and improve public health, including achieving its goal of increasing the urban tree canopy to thirty--five percent by …
Sponsors
- Lisa Marten (D, 51) · primary sponsor
- Terez Amato (D, 11)
- Gedeon, Joe (R, 18)
- Tina Grandinetti (D, 20)
- Kim Iwamoto (D, 25)
- Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6)
- Darius Kila (D, 44)
- Matthias Kusch (D, 1)
- Nicole Lowen (D, 7)
- Scot Matayoshi (D, 49)
- Amy Perruso (D, 46)
- Mahina Poepoe (D, 13)
Latest actions
- : Resolution adopted in final form.
- : Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 751).
- : Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.
- : One Day Notice 04-24-26.
- : Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3883) with recommendation of adoption.
- : The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in AEN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite.
- : The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 04-17-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- : Referred to AEN.
- : Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 463).
- : Transmitted to Senate.
Votes
- AEN: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 17, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (April 2, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
- WAL: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (March 31, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Housing, Counties
Common questions
- What is HCR103?
- HCR103 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Affirming Support for the Expansion of Programs and Projects That Increase Tree Canopy Coverage and Install Shade Trees in Urban Areas to Mitigate the Effects of Urban Heat Islands Across the State.
- What is the status of HCR103?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Resolution adopted in final form. (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR103?
- Lisa Marten (D, 51), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR103?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=103&year=2026
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