SB 436: RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-02-11
Current Status:
Failed
(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Provides that no person shall serve as State Fire Marshal for more than three terms. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Provides that no person shall serve as State Fire Marshal for more than 3 terms.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
436 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 132-16.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) There is established the office of the state fire marshal within the department of labor and industrial relations. The office shall be headed by a state fire marshal, who shall be appointed by the state fire council to serve for a term of five years. No person shall serve as state fire marshal for more than three terms. The appointment of the state fire marshal shall be made without regard to chapters 76 and 89, and shall not be subject to the advice and consent of the senate. In the event of a vacancy, the state fire council shall meet expeditiously to select and appoint a new state fire marshal to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The state fire marshal may hire staff as necessary."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
State Fire Marshal; Term of Office; Term Limit; Maximum
Description:
Provides that no person shall serve as State Fire Marshal for more than three terms. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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S.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 132-16.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) There is established the office of the state fire marshal within the department of labor and industrial relations. The office shall be headed by a state fire marshal, who shall be appointed by the state fire council to serve for a term of five years. No person shall serve as state fire marshal for more than three terms. The appointment of the state fire marshal shall be made without regard to chapters 76 and 89, and shall not be subject to the advice and consent of the senate. In the event of a vacancy, the state fire council shall meet expeditiously to select and appoint a new state fire marshal to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The state fire marshal may hire staff as necessary."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
State Fire Marshal; Term of Office; Term Limit; Maximum
Description:
Provides that no person shall serve as State Fire Marshal for more than 3 terms.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Dec 8, 2025 | Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. |
| Mar 13, 2025 | The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 03-13-25 9:00AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Pass First Reading |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 41) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) Fukunaga, Kidani). Transmitted to House. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | One Day Notice 02-28-25. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 775) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-25 10:02AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 351) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara, Fevella. |
| Feb 4, 2025 | The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Referred to LBT, WAM. |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Introduced. |
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| Feb 28, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
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| Feb 19, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Labor and Technology |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Department of Land and Natural Resources | *** Against | Mar 12, 2025 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 775
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 436
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 436, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to limit the State Fire Marshal to three terms.
Your Committee received written comments on this measure from the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Your Committee finds that term limits can prevent entrenched leadership and ensure that new perspectives are brought to an organization. The State Fire Marshal plays a critical role in the State's disaster preparedness and response capabilities. A term limit for the State Fire Marshal will ensure a sufficient term to preserve and instill quality leadership while facilitating the incorporation of new and innovative approaches to fire safety and disaster preparedness and response.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 436, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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________________________________ DONOVAN M. DELA CRUZ, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 351
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 436
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Labor and Technology, to which was referred S.B. No. 436 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to provide that no person shall serve as State Fire Marshal for more than three terms.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Your Committee finds that term limits combat complacency and ensure that institutional knowledge is passed down and preserved. An effective Fire Marshal is critical to the State's disaster preparedness and response capabilities. This measure will strengthen the State's long-term fire response capacity by instituting term limits for State Fire Marshals, thereby ensuring the mantle of leadership is passed on and new perspectives are welcomed in a timely manner.
Your Committee has amended this measure by inserting an effective date of July 1, 2050, to encourage further discussion.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor and Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 436, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 436, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Labor and Technology,
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________________________________ HENRY J.C. AQUINO, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 12, 2025 | SB436_SD1_TESTIMONY_LAB_03-13-25_.PDF |
| Feb 18, 2025 | SB436_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-19-25_.PDF |
| Feb 7, 2025 | SB436_TESTIMONY_LBT_02-07-25_.PDF |
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