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HI SB 626

died on adjournment

RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did HI SB 626 pass?

No. HI SB 626 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 (2025-12-08): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

What is HI SB 626 about?

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.

Who sponsors HI SB 626?

FEVELLA, AQUINO are the primary sponsors of HI SB 626, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

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.

Introduced
2025-01-17
Latest action
2025-12-08 — Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Bill type
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Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • FEVELLAprimary
  • AQUINOprimary
  • Wakaicosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-12-08

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

    carried-over

  2. 2025-02-10

    The committee on PSM deferred the measure.

    deferral

  3. 2025-02-07

    The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

  4. 2025-01-23

    Referred to PSM, WAM.

    referral-committee

  5. 2025-01-17

    Introduced.

    introduction

  6. 2025-01-17

    Passed First Reading.

    reading-1

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Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=626&year=2026

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