Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 1561
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- MCKELVEY (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes vegetation management requirements to prevent wildfires caused by electric utilities. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce the provisions.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 22, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to WTL/CPN, WAM/JDC. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on WTL/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The committee on CPN deferred the measure. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The committee on WTL deferred the measure. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Re-Referred to WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC.