Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 657: RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT.
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 657 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Re-Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.
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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 School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology within the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish and operate a Center for Climate Resilient Development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.
- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
- House Conferee(s) discharged.
- Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 3:00PM in conference room 229.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754).
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-23-25 3:00PM in conference room 229.
- Re-referred to HED, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 33
- House Conferees Appointed: Garrett, Hashem, Lamosao Co-Chairs; Souza.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Gabbard, Hashimoto Co-Chairs; Fevella.
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