HI SB 237
died on adjournmentRELATING TO ADAPTATION PATHWAYS PLANNING.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did HI SB 237 pass?
No. HI SB 237 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-20): Reported from WLA/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2616) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
What is HI SB 237 about?
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)
Who sponsors HI SB 237?
GABBARD, CHANG are the primary sponsors of HI SB 237, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
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)
- Introduced
- 2025-01-15
- Latest action
- 2026-02-20 — Reported from WLA/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2616) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Subjects
Sponsors
- GABBARDprimary
- CHANGprimary
- San Buenaventuracosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-02-20
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
passage,reading-2,referral-committee
2026-02-20
Reported from WLA/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2616) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2026-02-11
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.
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-11
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.
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-06
The committee(s) on WLA/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2026-01-21
Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.
referral-committee
2025-12-08
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
carried-over
2025-01-17
Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.
referral-committee
2025-01-15
Introduced and passed First Reading.
introduction,reading-1
2025-01-13
Pending Introduction.
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Documents
Votes
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2026-02-11 · pass · 5-0
Member-level votes (6)
- Lee: yes
- C: yes
- Inouye: yes
- Chang: yes
- Lamosao: yes
- DeCorte: yes
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2026-02-11 · pass · 5-0
Member-level votes (5)
- Gabbard: yes
- DeCoite: yes
- Awa: yes
- Richards: yes
- Rhoads: yes
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1245
Official source
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