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HI HB1924
Bill
Status
1/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ichiyama
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AI Summary
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Requires the University of Hawaii to establish and implement a two-year program to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence approaches
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System aims to forecast statewide wildfire risk to enhance public safety, improve firefighter preparedness, and enable residents to take fire mitigation measures and plan evacuations
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University of Hawaii must submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2026 regular session
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Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2024-2025 to the University of Hawaii for development of the wildfire forecast system (specific amount not filled in)
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Takes effect on July 1, 3000
Legislative Description
Relating To A Wildfire Forecast System For Hawaii.
Public Safety
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).
2/14/2024