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HI SR36

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Kidani

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • 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.

  • Cites the January 13, 2018 false ballistic missile alert issued by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency as justification for transferring military-related warning authority.

  • Notes that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency lacks the resources to detect and confirm military-related threats despite having authority to issue warnings.

  • Directs that certified copies be transmitted 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 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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