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HB 2480

RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Alcos and 9 co-sponsors

I appreciate your request, but I need to let you know that the full text of HB 2480 is not provided , which prevents me from giving you the detailed analysis you deserve. From t...

The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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Bill Summary · HB 2480

I appreciate your request, but I need to let you know that the full text of HB 2480 is not provided, which prevents me from giving you the detailed analysis you deserve.

From the legislative history alone, I can see that:
- The bill passed initial committee (PBS) with amendments
- It advanced through Second Reading with amendments (HD 1 version)
- It was referred to the Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs (JHA) committee
- JHA deferred it on 2/25/26, suggesting unresolved concerns

What I cannot determine without the bill text:
- What specific emergency response provisions it creates or modifies
- What the amendments changed
- Why JHA deferred rather than advancing it
- What stakeholder concerns exist

To provide you with a proper analysis, I would need:
1. The full bill text (or at minimum, the HD 1 amended version)
2. Any committee reports explaining the amendments
3. Testimony or fiscal notes if available

If you can share the bill language, I'm happy to provide the balanced summary, importance assessment, and contention points in the format you requested. Alternatively, you can access the full bill at the Hawaii State Legislature website (capitol.hawaii.gov).

Would you like to provide the bill text?

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