Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1561: RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1561 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Angus McKelvey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes vegetation management requirements to prevent wildfires caused by electric utilities. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce the provisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“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 WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
- The committee on WTL deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on WTL/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Referred to WTL/CPN, WAM/JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.