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HI HR213

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/16/2011

Primary Sponsor

Karen Awana

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Request all state departments and each county to assist in relief and recovery efforts for those affected by the March 11, 2011, tsunami in Hawaii
  • Acknowledge that an 8.9 magnitude earthquake off Honshu, Japan generated a tsunami that reached Hawaii's shores on March 11, 2011
  • Estimate damages to Hawaii's coastal areas at tens of millions of dollars, with Keehi Lagoon suffering approximately $3.08 million in damage and the Kona Inn area on Hawaii island impacting about 50 businesses
  • Note that Governor Neil Abercrombie issued state of emergency proclamations on March 11 and March 13, 2011, to facilitate federal disaster relief funds
  • Direct that certified copies be transmitted to the Governor, heads of executive state departments, and county Mayors

Legislative Description

Hawaii Tsunami Relief Effort

Last Action

(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no and Belatti, Say, Takumi, Tokioka, Wooley excused.

4/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Finance4/1/2011
Public Safety & Military Affairs3/21/2011

Full Bill Text

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