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SB 353

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brandon Elefante and 2 co-sponsors

Hawaii emergency management bill passed House with amendments but rejected by Senate, carrying disagreement into 2026 session.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 353

Legislative bill overview

SB 353 relates to emergency management procedures in Hawaii, though the specific substantive changes are not detailed in the action history provided. The bill passed the House with amendments (HD 3) but was rejected by the Senate, leading to a disagreement that carried the matter over to the 2026 legislative session.

Why is this important

Emergency management legislation directly affects how Hawaii responds to natural disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies. The Senate's rejection of House amendments suggests substantive policy disagreements that could impact emergency response protocols, authority structures, or resource allocation during critical situations.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of executive emergency powers – Whether emergency declarations should require legislative oversight or allow broader gubernatorial authority
  • Amendment specifics – The House amendments (HD 3) introduced changes the Senate found unacceptable, likely regarding procedural, operational, or fiscal aspects of emergency management
  • Timeline and implementation – Disagreements may involve when and how emergency protocols activate, potentially affecting response speed versus deliberative process

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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