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HI HB58
Bill
Status
1/19/2023
Primary Sponsor
Chris Todd
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 46-13.1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding compensation benefits for volunteer firefighters injured or killed in the line of duty.
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Replaces the fixed compensation rate of $18 per week with "equivalent firefighter pay based on years of service and rank" when calculating benefits for injured or deceased volunteer firefighters.
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Maintains that volunteer firefighters are considered county employees for workers' compensation purposes under Chapter 386 of Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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Allows county councils to continue providing subsistence allowances to volunteer personnel as deemed appropriate.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Relating To Compensation Benefits.
Volunteer Firefighters
Last Action
Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
12/11/2023