Measure Title: RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Report Title: HPIA; Property Insurance; Subrogation Claims; Property and Casualty Insurance Rate Regulation; Climate Change
Description: Allows the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to file and litigate subrogation claims against responsible parties for claims paid by the insurer for losses resulting from climate disasters and extreme weather attributable to climate change. Establishes a new, specific cause of action that allows insurers and injured parties to file claims against a responsible party for damages resulting from climate disasters, extreme weather attributable to climate change, and other long-term changes in the climate system. Requires insurance rates to account for any proceeds from subrogation or civil claims against a responsible party. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: CPC, JHA, FIN
Introducer(s): LEE, C.
Act:

Sort by DateChamberStatus Text
3/6/2025HReferred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19
3/6/2025HPass First Reading
3/4/2025HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 269) in amended form (SD 2).
3/4/2025SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2/28/2025S48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
2/28/2025SReported from WAM/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 888) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2/26/2025SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
2/26/2025SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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.
2/21/2025SThe committee(s) on WAM/JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:05AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/14/2025SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
2/14/2025SReported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 666) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
2/12/2025SThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
2/7/2025SThe committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-12-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & videoconference.
1/31/2025SThe committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 9:50AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
1/27/2025SReferred to CPN, WAM/JDC.
1/21/2025SPassed First Reading.
1/17/2025SIntroduced.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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SB1166 SD2

All Versions of this Measure

SB1166_SD2 Link to SB1166_SD2 .PDF file
SB1166_SD1 Link to SB1166_SD1 .PDF file
SB1166 Link to SB1166 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB1166_SD1_SSCR666_ Link to committee report SB1166_SD1_SSCR666_ .PDF file
SB1166_SD2_SSCR888_ Link to committee report SB1166_SD2_SSCR888_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB1166_TESTIMONY_CPN_02-07-25_
SB1166_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM-JDC_02-26-25_

Hearing Notices

CPN
2/07/25 9:50A
CR 229 & Videoconference
CPN
2/12/25 9:30A
CR 229
WAM/JDC
2/26/25 10:05A
CR 211 & Videoconference