Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1605: RELATING TO HUMAN AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1605 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HUMAN AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. Primary sponsor: Cory Chun (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Amy Perruso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 3:30PM in conference room 229.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience for the development of its human and community resilience institute. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 3:30PM in conference room 229.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 3:15PM in conference room 229.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 3:30PM; Conference Room 229.
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-26 2:50PM; Conference Room 229.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Kidani Co-Chair; DeCorte.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717).
- House Conferees Appointed: Chun, Garrett, Kusch Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 522) in amended form (SD 1).
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