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HI SCR66

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Kidani

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Request that the United States Pacific Command develop and implement a warning system for military-related emergencies affecting Hawaii.

  • Request that the United States Pacific Command be designated as the sole agency responsible for issuing public alerts and warnings relating to military matters affecting the state.

  • References the January 13, 2018 false ballistic missile alert issued by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, which caused widespread panic across the state.

  • Asserts that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency lacks the necessary resources to detect and confirm actual military threats, despite having authority to issue warnings.

  • Direct certified copies of the resolution 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 Military-related Emergencies Affecting The State 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

Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

3/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/27/2018
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/14/2018

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