Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1455: RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1455 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT. Primary sponsor: Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds for the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology within the University of Hawaii to establish and operate a Center for Climate Resilient Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to WAL, HED, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.