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HI HB312
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2009
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Evans
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AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Defense, in consultation with the Department of Health and the Interagency Task Force on Vog, to develop and implement a sulfur dioxide monitoring program
- Mandates strategic placement of an adequate number of monitors to detect sulfur dioxide throughout areas of the state with high incidences of vog and sulfur dioxide
- Aims to provide better warning of vog events to residents
- Received support from Hawaii County Council members, Ka'u Farm Bureau, and concerned individuals; Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency supported the bill's intent
- Department of Defense opposed the measure; Department of Health submitted comments
Legislative Description
Vog; Sulfur Dioxide Monitoring
Last Action
Carried over to 2010 Regular Session.
5/11/2009
Committee Referrals
Finance2/19/2009
Public Safety1/26/2009
Full Bill Text
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