SB 512 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO FIREFIGHTING.

Summary

Requires the State Fire Marshal to establish a Statewide Firefighting Helicopter Program. Appropriates funds for the State Fire Marshal to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, drones, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the Program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on 7/1/2026.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025

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Committee

Jan 21, 2025

Committee

Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.

upper

Jan 17, 2025

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

4 primary · 1 co-sponsor