Hawaii SB 2745: Planning Act; Priority Guidelines; Climate Change

Hawaii State Legislature
Posted on: 11/28/2016 - Updated on: 2/28/2020

Posted by

Jose Gonzalez

Abstract

Creates a climate change adaptation policy for the State of Hawaii by amending the Hawaii State Planning Act to include climate change adaptation priority guidelines.

The purpose of this Act is to encourage collaboration and cooperation among county, state, and federal agencies, policy makers, businesses, and other community partners to plan for the impacts of climate change and avoid, minimize, or mitigate loss of life, land, and property of future generations.