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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Removes the Adjutant General as a nonvoting ex-officio member of the Hawaii Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. Adds the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency as a nonvoting ex-officio member of the EMSAC.
AI Summary
This bill amends the composition of the Hawaii Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee (EMSAC), which advises on emergency medical services in the state. Specifically, it removes the Adjutant General, who is the commander of the state's military forces, as a nonvoting ex-officio member, meaning they will no longer automatically be part of the committee without voting rights. In place of the Adjutant General, the bill adds the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) as a nonvoting ex-officio member. HI-EMA is the state agency responsible for coordinating disaster preparedness and response, and this change reflects a shift in which state agency's leadership is directly involved in advising the EMSAC.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D)*,
Carol Fukunaga (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Tim Richards (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D),
Last Action
Referred to HHS/PSM. (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2139&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2139_.HTM |
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