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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to establish a Central Oahu Care Home Community Resilience Pilot Program to assist eligible care home facilities to implement structural and operational resilience improvements. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets on 6/30/2031. (HD2)
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Central Oahu Care Home Community Resilience Pilot Program, managed by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HEMA), to help eligible care homes in the 96797 zip code on Oahu improve their resilience against natural disasters and utility disruptions. The program will offer grants, rebates, or services for structural upgrades like reinforced roofs and impact-resistant windows, as well as operational improvements such as backup power systems and air filtration, with a focus on facilities serving vulnerable populations, including "kupuna" (individuals aged 60 and older or with specific care needs). HEMA is also required to conduct vulnerability assessments, provide technical assistance, and support emergency power solutions, and will report to the Legislature on the program's progress and recommendations for expansion. The bill appropriates funds for the program, which will be effective from July 1, 3000, until June 30, 2031.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Cory Chun (D)*,
Daisy Hartsfield (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Last Action
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Lee, M.. (on 02/27/2026)
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