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HB 2290

RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

HB 2290 modifies Hawaii's Emergency Management Agency structure or operations; currently in committee review with budgetary and personnel implications under consideration.

Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Friday, 02-06-26 10:15AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
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Bill Summary · HB 2290

Legislative bill overview

HB 2290 relates to modifications or reorganization of Hawaii's Emergency Management Agency (EMA), though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill was introduced on January 28, 2026, and is currently in the Public Safety & Military Affairs (PBS) committee phase with additional referrals to Labor & Public Employment (LAB) and Finance (FIN) committees.

Why is this important

Emergency management agencies are critical infrastructure for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery in Hawaii—a state particularly vulnerable to hurricanes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters. Changes to the EMA's structure, funding, or operations directly affect the state's ability to protect residents and coordinate emergency response across state and local agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear: Without access to the bill text, it's unknown whether this involves structural reorganization, budget adjustments, staffing changes, or policy modifications, each carrying different stakeholder impacts
  • Multi-committee referral suggests complexity: The referral to Finance, Labor, and Public Safety committees indicates potential budgetary, personnel, or operational implications that may face different levels of support
  • Emergency management coordination: Any changes to EMA authority or structure could affect relationships with county emergency management offices, federal agencies (FEMA), and private sector partners

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

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