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HI HB2457
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Della au Belatti
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Community Resilience Hubs Pilot Program within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to help residents prepare for natural and human-caused disasters
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Creates five community resilience hubs across the state: one in urban Oahu, one in rural Oahu, one on the island of Hawaii, one on Kauai, and one in Maui County
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Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to partner with agencies and subject matter experts to assist communities in planning, designing, and establishing their own community readiness centers
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Mandates a report to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2027 regular session, including findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation
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Appropriates an unspecified amount from general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 to establish the pilot program
Legislative Description
Relating To Emergency Preparedness.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Re-referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 14
2/20/2026