HI HB1287 | 2020 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB1287
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 24 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-12-01 - Carried over to 2020 Regular Session.
Pending: House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 24 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-12-01 - Carried over to 2020 Regular Session.
Pending: House Energy & Environmental Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Imposes a carbon tax for every ton of carbon dioxide emitted by distributors because of fossil fuels. Deposits 25% of the carbon tax collected into the Environmental Response Revolving Fund and 25% into the Energy Security Special Fund. Refunds 50% of the carbon tax amounts collected to taxpayers.
Title
Relating To A Carbon Tax.
Sponsors
| Rep. Amy Perruso [D] | Sen. Chris Lee [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-01 | Carried over to 2020 Regular Session. | |
| 2019-01-28 | House | Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
| 2019-01-24 | House | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1287 (Carry Over) 2019-01-28 - Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 6
Subjects
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1287&year=2020 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2020/bills/HB1287_.HTM |
