Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027), April 13, 2026
Votes on Bill 63 - Hawaiian Cultural Restoration Revolving Fund Amendment Discussion
What happened
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee held a recess meeting focused on MEMA (Maui Emergency Management Agency) budget requests and the Hawaiian Cultural Restoration Revolving Fund.
- Jurisdiction
- Maui County, HI
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- April 13, 2026
- Decisions
- 2 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted
Free sample: decision 1 of 2
MEMA Budget Review - Hazard Mitigation Expansion
MEMA presented budget requests including $1 million for hazardous fuels removal, $380,000 for emergency activations, six expansion positions (three for hazard mitigation, one flood risk specialist), and $70,000 for EV battery response consulting. The 10 high-priority parcels represent 1,100 acres...
The other decision is listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee held a recess meeting focused on MEMA (Maui Emergency Management Agency) budget requests and the Hawaiian Cultural Restoration Revolving Fund.
Key Decisions (2)
MEMA Budget Review - Hazard Mitigation Expansion
Bill 63 - Hawaiian Cultural Restoration Revolving Fund Amendment Discussion
Development Activity (1)
Lahaina Royal Complex Restoration
Other
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
MEMA identified 10 extreme wildfire risk parcels totaling 1,100 acres…
Infrastructure
Electric vehicle battery disposal is an emerging hazard requiring specialized…
Infrastructure
County lacks Category 5 hurricane shelters; current facilities are retrofitted…
Housing Demand
Lahaina recovery prioritizing getting people home first before cultural restoration…
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