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HI HB1197
Bill
Status
1/25/2017
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ichiyama
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AI Summary
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Appropriates state general revenue funds for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to supply seven-day emergency food and water provisions for firefighters at state airport fire stations (specific dollar amounts left blank in bill).
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Appropriates state funds for emergency food and water provisions at county fire stations in Hawaii, Honolulu, Kauai, and Maui, requiring each county to match state funds dollar-for-dollar.
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Provisions must sustain firefighters on a fully-staffed shift for seven days, addressing Hawaii Emergency Management Agency recommendations that residents stock seven-day emergency supplies.
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Department of Transportation administers the state airport fire station program, while respective counties administer their own programs.
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Bill takes effect on July 1, 2099.
Legislative Description
Relating To Emergency Preparedness.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/14/2017