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SB 2358

RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 8 co-sponsors

I don't have access to the actual text of SB 2358, which prevents me from providing the detailed policy analysis you've requested. The legislative tracking information shows onl...

The committee(s) on WLA deferred the measure until 02-13-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
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Bill Summary · SB 2358

I don't have access to the actual text of SB 2358, which prevents me from providing the detailed policy analysis you've requested. The legislative tracking information shows only procedural actions (committee referrals, hearings, and deferrals) but not the bill's substantive provisions.

To provide you with an accurate analysis in the requested format, I would need:

  • The full bill text or summary of its specific provisions
  • What changes it proposes to Hawaii's search and rescue laws, funding, procedures, or organization
  • The stated purpose and any fiscal impact analysis

What I can tell you:
The bill has been referred to committees on Water, Land, and Agriculture (WLA); Public Safety and Military Affairs (PSM); and Judiciary/Ways and Means (JDC/WAM), suggesting it likely involves resource management, emergency response coordination, and budget implications.

I recommend:
- Checking the Hawaii State Legislature website (capitol.hawaii.gov) for the full bill text
- Reviewing the committee hearing testimony scheduled for 02-04-26
- Contacting the bill sponsors' offices directly for summaries

Once you can share the bill's actual text or key provisions, I'd be happy to provide the balanced analysis you're looking for.

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

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