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HI HCR77
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/7/2018
Primary Sponsor
Roy Takumi
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AI Summary
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Requests that the United States Pacific Command develop and implement a warning system for military-related emergencies affecting Hawaii.
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Requests that the United States Pacific Command become the sole agency responsible for issuing public alerts and warnings related to military matters affecting the State.
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References the January 13, 2018 false ballistic missile alert issued by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency that caused widespread panic and distress.
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Asserts that U.S. Pacific Command is the appropriate agency to issue warnings because it is the nearest agency capable of detecting imminent military threats to Hawaii.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Commander of the United States Pacific Command and the Director of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
Legislative Description
Requesting That The United States Pacific Command Develop And Implement A Warning System For Affecting The State Military-related Emergencies And That The United States Pacific Command Be The Sole Agency Responsible For Issuing Public Alerts Or Warnings Relating To Military Matters Affecting The State.
Emergency Management
Last Action
Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 39
3/13/2018