SR 160 Hawaii Senate · 2024 Regular Session

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON WILDFIRE RISK AND INSURANCE, INCLUDING MARKET-BASED APPROACHES.

This Senate Resolution asks the State Insurance Commissioner to conduct a comprehensive study on wildfire risk and insurance options in Hawaii. The request is driven by the devastating August 2023 wildfires in Maui and Hawaii County, which caused massive destruction and highlighted concerns about future coverage availability. The study will specifically examine market-based approaches to ensure that insurance remains accessible for residents as climate change increases the likelihood of extreme weather events. The Insurance Commissioner must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by the start of the 2025 session.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2024

Committee Review

Apr 2024

Senate Passage

Apr 2024

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 8, 2024 Last action May 31, 2024

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.

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Committee

Apr 4, 2024

Upper · Passed

Report and Resolution Adopted.

upper

Apr 3, 2024

Upper · Passed

Reported from CPN/PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3608) with recommendation of adoption.

upper

Mar 22, 2024

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey, Awa.

upper

Mar 22, 2024

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Elefante, Fukunaga, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.

upper

Mar 18, 2024

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPN/PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-22-24 9:36AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Mar 14, 2024

Committee

Referred to CPN/PSM.

upper

Mar 8, 2024

Introduced

Offered.