Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1059: RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
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Plain-language summary
HB 1059 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. Primary sponsor: Nadine Nakamura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Converts the Emergency Management Specialist series positions at level V and higher in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status. Effective 7/1/3000. Repeal on 7/1/2027. (SD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadine Nakamura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
- House Conferee(s) discharged.
- Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).
- House Conferees Appointed: Belatti, Sayama, Lamosao Co-Chairs; Lee, M., Souza.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Elefante Chair; Aquino, Fevella.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788).
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante, Fevella, San Buenaventura. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
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