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HI HB1924

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Linda Ichiyama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance2/14/2024
Water & Land1/24/2024

Full Bill Text

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