Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 237: RELATING TO ADAPTATION PATHWAYS PLANNING.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 237 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ADAPTATION PATHWAYS PLANNING. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from WLA/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2616) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the authority of the State and counties to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate infrastructure away from critically threatened areas to locations outside sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from WLA/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2616) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, DeCoite, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards, Rhoads ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on WLA/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.