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Measure Title: RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Report Title: State Buildings; Public Schools Buildings; Design; Hurricanes; Shelter
Description: Requires certain state buildings, including public school buildings, for which construction is anticipated to commence on or after 7/1/2026 to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. (SD1)
Companion:  HB358
Package: None
Current Referral: GVO/PSM, WAM
Introducer(s): GABBARD, AQUINO, RHOADS
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Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
2/11/2025SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/11/2025SReported from GVO/PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 230) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/4/2025SThe committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard, Fevella.
2/4/2025SThe committee on GVO reconsidered its previous decision.
2/4/2025SThe committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard, Fevella.
1/31/2025SThe committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-04-25 3:00PM; CR 225.
1/31/2025SThe committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
1/27/2025SThe committee(s) on GVO/PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 01-31-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/17/2025SReferred to GVO/PSM, WAM.
1/15/2025SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/13/2025SPending Introduction.

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SB239 SD1

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Hearing Notices

GVO/PSM
1/31/25 3:00P
CR 225 & Videoconference
GVO
2/04/25 3:00P
CR 225