HCR 171: REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ASSIST IN ORGANIZING A STATEWIDE SUMMIT OF ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON COMMUNITY RESILIENCE HUBS.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-03-31
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-04-01: Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).)
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What does this bill do?
The resolution asks the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to help organize a statewide summit of groups working on community resilience hubs and to partner with Vibrant Hawaii and Community Engagement for Resilient Neighborhoods to lead the effort. It also asks the agency to provide planning and technical help, coordinate with organizations across the islands, explore strategies to strengthen hubs, and report best practices and recommendations to the Legislature.
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ASSIST IN ORGANIZING A STATEWIDE SUMMIT OF ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON COMMUNITY RESILIENCE HUBS.
requesting the hawaii emergency management agency to assist in organizing a statewide summit of organizations working on community resilience hubs.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ASSIST IN ORGANIZING A STATEWIDE SUMMIT OF ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON COMMUNITY RESILIENCE HUBS.
WHEREAS, the increasing likelihood and severity of natural disasters caused by climate change have made emergency preparedness to protect lives and property more urgent; and
WHEREAS, community resilience hubs can help residents prepare for natural or human-caused disasters by serving as centers for coordination, resources, and information before, during, and after emergencies; and
WHEREAS, organizations throughout the State are actively working to develop and support community resilience hubs, including organizations that possess significant expertise and experience in community-based disaster preparedness; and
WHEREAS, convening a statewide summit of organizations working on community resilience hubs would provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share best practices, strengthen partnerships, and develop coordinated strategies to enhance community resilience across Hawaii; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, the Senate concurring, that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is requested to assist in organizing a statewide summit of organizations working on community resilience hubs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is requested to partner with Vibrant Hawaii and Community Engagement for Resilient Neighborhoods, who are requested to take the lead in organizing the summit, including:
(1) Coordinating with organizations on Oahu and across the State that are engaged in community resilience hub initiatives; and
(2) Exploring strategies for establishing and strengthening community resilience hubs throughout the State; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is requested to support the planning and coordination of the summit and provide technical assistance and subject-matter expertise, as appropriate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is requested to submit to the Legislature a report of its findings and recommendations regarding the best practices for community resilience hubs in the State, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Chief Executive Officer of Vibrant Hawaii, and Director of Community Engagement for Resilient Neighborhoods.
Community Resilience Hubs; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Statewide Summit
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HOUSE CONCURRENT
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requesting the hawaii emergency management agency to assist in organizing a statewide summit of organizations working on community resilience hubs.
WHEREAS, the increasing likelihood and severity of natural disasters caused by climate change have made emergency preparedness to protect lives and property more urgent; and
WHEREAS, community resilience hubs can help residents prepare for natural or human-caused disasters by serving as centers for coordination, resources, and information before, during, and after emergencies; and
WHEREAS, organizations throughout the State are actively working to develop and support community resilience hubs, including organizations that possess significant expertise and experience in community-based disaster preparedness; and
WHEREAS, convening a statewide summit of organizations working on community resilience hubs would provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share best practices, strengthen partnerships, and develop coordinated strategies to enhance community resilience across Hawaii; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, the Senate concurring, that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is requested to assist in organizing a statewide summit of organizations working on community resilience hubs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is requested to partner with Vibrant Hawaii and Community Engagement for Resilient Neighborhoods, who are requested to take the lead in organizing the summit, including:
(1) Coordinating with relevant organizations on Oahu and across the State that are engaged in community resilience hub initiatives; and
(2) Exploring strategies for establishing and strengthening community resilience hubs throughout the State; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is requested to support the planning and coordination of the summit and provide technical assistance and subject matter expertise, as appropriate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations regarding the establishment of community resilience hubs in the State, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Chief Executive Officer of Vibrant Hawaii, and Director of the Community Engagement for Resilient Neighborhoods.
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Community Resilience Hubs; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Statewide Summit
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| Apr 1, 2026 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1603-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to FIN. |
| Mar 27, 2026 | The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Iwamoto, Ichiyama, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 4 Excused: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Poepoe, Woodson. |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Resolution scheduled to be heard by PBS on Friday, 03-27-26 10:00AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Offered |
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| Mar 27, 2026 | The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Public Safety |
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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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| Aloha Independent Living Hawaii | *** Support | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Aloha Independent Living Hawaii (AILH) | *** Support | Mar 27, 2026 |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 27, 2026 | HCR171_TESTIMONY_PBS_03-27-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
16MIN
House Standing Committee on Public Safety
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House Standing Committee on Public Safety
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