Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2029: RELATING TO EMERGENCY 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 2029 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. Primary sponsor: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Referred to PSM/WLA, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the eighth day of August of each year as "Hawaii Disaster Drill Day". Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with all state departments and agencies, to conduct drills and perform other activities for that day.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to PSM/WLA, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.