HI SB509

Requires each state executive department to identify existing and planned facilities vulnerable to sea level rise, flooding impacts, and natural hazards using Hawaii sea level rise vulnerability reports and hazard mitigation plans.

Mandates departments assess mitigation options for vulnerable facilities, including flood-proofing and relocation, while prioritizing disaster resilience, protecting vulnerable populations, and nature-based solutions.

Requires each department to establish staff-level points of contact to coordinate with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission on sea level rise adaptation, flooding, and resilience efforts.

Mandates annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission detailing vulnerability assessments and progress implementing sea level rise and disaster resiliency considerations.

Designates disaster resilience and climate adaptation planning, including sea level rise, as a statewide state function under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 27.