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HI HB1629

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2009

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires design and construction specifications of new state and county buildings to be modified to meet emergency shelter standards prior to construction, if deemed suitable and necessary by the Director of Civil Defense
  • Aims to increase emergency shelter capacity in the state by integrating shelter readiness into public building planning
  • Received support from the Department of Defense and Disability and Communication Access Board
  • University of Hawaii supported the intent of the measure
  • Committee on Public Safety recommended passage and referral to the Committee on Water, Land, & Ocean Resources

Legislative Description

Public Buildings; Emergency Shelters

Last Action

Carried over to 2010 Regular Session.

5/11/2009

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Ocean Resources2/12/2009
Public Safety1/30/2009

Full Bill Text

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