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HRS §279C-1

Planning for sea level rise in transportation projects

The state transportation department must use the latest science and advice from Hawaii's climate change commission when planning new or updated transportation projects. This makes sure roads and other transport plans account for rising sea levels.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Sea level rise; transportation projects

The department of transportation shall plan for sea level rise based upon the latest science, estimates, and recommendations of the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission in all future or amended transportation projects.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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