Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1278: RELATING TO HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL.

Passed one chamber Last action February 2, 2026: Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.

Plain-language summary

HB 1278 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL. Primary sponsor: Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic); Luke Evslin (Democratic); Andrew Garrett (Democratic); Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic); and 11 more. 1 co-sponsor.