Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 626: RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 626 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. Primary sponsor: Kurt Fevella (Republican), AQUINO. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the planting of large trees along evacuation routes. Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to identify large trees along evacuation routes and trim, spray, or remove large trees having the potential to obstruct an evacuation route. Defines evacuation route. Appropriates moneys.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to PSM, WAM.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.