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PCHSW-9 Page 4 June 2, 2026 <br />Bill 157 was postponed to June 2, 2026. <br />Health, Safety, and Well-being Committee Meeting of June 2, 2026. <br />The Committee accepted public testimony on Bill 157. <br />Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz proposed an amendment via Communication 888.2, <br />which proposes an additional definition of "disaster recovery," moving the Disaster Recovery <br />Program under the direction of the Office of the Mayor, clarifying what parties should be <br />involved in disaster recovery decision making, adding in the Council Members of affected areas <br />and departmental responsibilities in the interim. <br />Committee Member Heather L. Kimball expressed gratitude for the amended areas of the bill <br />and showed support for the amendment. <br />Bill 157 was amended to Draft 2 with eight "ayes" with Committee Member Matt <br />Kaneah'i-Kleinfelder absent. <br />Ms. Kierkiewicz expressed dissatisfaction with slow recovery efforts and continued suffering of <br />residents affected by the 2018 lava flow and showed appreciation for the Council's support. <br />Committee Member Rebecca Villegas stated support for Bill 157, citing recent Kona low storm <br />recovery and possible upcoming storms and the importance of having a recovery system in place. <br />Your Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well -Being is in accord with the purpose and <br />intent of Bill No. 157, as amended to Draft 2, and recommends its passage on first reading. <br />bra <br />AYES <br />NOES <br />ABS <br />EX <br />GALIMBA <br />X <br />HUSTACE <br />X <br />INABA <br />X <br />KAGIWADA <br />X <br />KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER <br />X <br />KIERKIEWICZ <br />X <br />KIMBALL <br />X <br />ONISHI <br />X <br />VILLEGAS <br />X <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />POLICY COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, <br />Nia-BEING <br />DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI, CHAIR <br />PCHSW REPORT NO.: 9 <br />ADOPTED: JUN 1 7 2026 <br />