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HB 2236

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Alcos and 6 co-sponsors

Hawaii HB 2236 addresses emergency management procedures and protocols; specific provisions pending committee review and public access to full legislative text.

Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 393-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
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Bill Summary · HB 2236

Legislative bill overview

HB 2236 is an emergency management bill introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives that has recently passed its first reading and been referred to multiple committees (PBS and JHA). The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, making a complete assessment difficult at this stage.

Why is this important

Emergency management legislation affects how states prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters—including natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other crises. Such bills can impact resource allocation, coordination between agencies, and the speed of emergency response that directly affects public safety and economic resilience.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and specificity unclear — Without knowing the bill's actual provisions, it's difficult to identify specific areas of disagreement; opponents and supporters may clash over funding levels, governmental authority expansion, or private sector involvement
  • Federalism and state authority questions — Emergency management bills often involve coordination between state and federal governments, raising questions about Hawaii's autonomy in disaster response
  • Implementation costs and funding mechanisms — Emergency management infrastructure requires sustained funding; disputes may arise over budget sources and whether costs fall on taxpayers, agencies, or public-private partnerships

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

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