STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 1839
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.C.R. No. 70
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 70, H.D. 1, entitled:
"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FACILITATE AND ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS TO DECARBONIZE HAWAIʻI'S TRANSPORTATION SECTOR AND SUPPORT THE STATE'S CLIMATE GOALS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Transportation; Life of the Land; Alaska Airlines; Hawaiian Airlines; Par Hawaii; Island Energy Services, LLC; Hawai‘i Renewable Fuels Coalition; Pono Pacific; and Coalition Earth. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from the Environmental Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i and Energy Justice Network.
Your Committee finds that the transportation sector is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the State, accounting for nearly half of the Hawaii's total emissions. Aviation, which plays a critical role in tourism, commerce, and interisland travel, is a significant source of these emissions, making it essential to find sustainable alternatives to conventional jet fuel. This measure aims to further the State's commitment to achieving net-zero transportation goals and ensure the long-term sustainability of the State's economy and environment.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 70, H.D. 1, and recommends its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Transportation,
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____________________________ DARIUS KILA, Chair |
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