Bill > SB436

This bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 132-16.5 to establish a term limit for the State Fire Marshal, who is currently appointed by the state fire council to serve five-year terms. Specifically, the bill introduces a provision that no individual can serve as State Fire Marshal for more than three terms. The State Fire Marshal is a position within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, appointed without regard to standard civil service (chapters 76 and 89) and without requiring senate confirmation. If a vacancy occurs, the state fire council is required to quickly meet and select a new State Fire Marshal to complete the remainder of the unexpired term. The bill includes provisions for the State Fire Marshal to hire necessary staff and will take effect on July 1, 2050. This change aims to potentially bring new leadership and perspectives to the role by preventing any single individual from serving indefinitely in the position.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=436&year=2026