HB883Introduced in the House
Relating To Emergency Management.
Introduced by Gene Ward, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires the Hawaii emergency management agency to inventory all designated emergency shelters and their ability to withstand a category one hurricane or higher. Requires Hawaii emergency management agency to publish a publicly available list of shelters and their respective hurricane ratings. Appropriates funds for a hurricane shelter retrofit program and director.
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Pending introduction.
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to PBS, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3
Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Wednesday, 01-29-25 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 01-31-25.
Bill scheduled for decision making on Friday, 01-31-25 10:00AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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