Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2969: RELATING TO THE MAUI WILDFIRE EXPOSURE STUDY AND MAUI HEALTH REGISTRY.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2969 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE MAUI WILDFIRE EXPOSURE STUDY AND MAUI HEALTH REGISTRY. Primary sponsor: Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 229.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii to expand and sustain services provided by the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study and Maui Health Registry. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| 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
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 229.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:50PM in Conference Room 229.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 3:10PM in conference room 229.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 3:00PM in conference room 229.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 762).
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-28-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 229.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; McKelvey, Kidani Co-Chairs; DeCorte.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 811).
- House Conferees Appointed: Garrett, Hussey Co-Chairs; Amato, Kapela, Souza.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 721).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
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