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HI HR62
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 relating to military matters affecting the State
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Response to the January 13, 2018 false ballistic missile alert issued by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, which caused widespread panic across the State
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Argues that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency lacks the necessary resources to detect and confirm military-related threats despite having authority to issue warnings
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Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the Commander of the United States Pacific Command and 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