HI HB953

Establishes a hazard mitigation special fund in the state treasury under Chapter 127A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be funded by revenues from recoveries or reimbursements and legislative appropriations.

Authorizes the fund to pay for personnel costs and operating and administrative expenses needed by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to administer hazard mitigation activities.

Expands hazard mitigation authority to include "additional natural hazards" beyond the currently listed categories of dangerous trees, unstable rock and soil, and stream cleaning.

Requires at least ten days' written notice to property owners and occupiers before state employees or contractors may enter private property to mitigate hazards, and requires giving owners reasonable opportunity to mitigate hazards themselves first.

Takes effect on July 1, 2050.