Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2237: RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2237 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires each state agency to create and regularly update a wildfire hazard map. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules. Specifies that the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall clear brush present on state lands for more than sixty days through the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to remove certain brush from high- and medium-risk wildfire areas on state lands. Requires reports to the Legislature.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
- The committee on WLA deferred the measure.
- The committee on GVO deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on WLA/PSM/GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-19-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to WLA/PSM/GVO, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.