Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2457: RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2457 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. Primary sponsor: Della Belatti (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Re-referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 14.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Community Resilience Hubs Pilot Program within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 14
- Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 224-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to HED.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Iwamoto, Hashem, Ichiyama, Morikawa, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Wednesday, 02-11-26 8:40AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to PBS, HED, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.