The Hawaii State Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. 111, as amended (S.D. 1), on April 6, 2026. The resolution was sponsored by Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, Sen. Stanley Chang, Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Angus McKelvey, Sen. Karl Rhoads, Sen. Joy San Buenaventura, and Sen. Glenn Wakai, all Democrats. It urges the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and the Department of the Attorney General to convene a working group to identify feasible options and mechanisms to protect the state and its residents against the effects of climate change on insurance availability and affordability.
Hawaii targets fossil fuel companies to recover climate-driven insurance losses
By Awais
