HI HR81

Requests the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish a working group to plan and construct a Hawaii First Responders Memorial honoring firefighters, lifeguards, paramedics, medical flight nurses and pilots who died in the line of duty.

Working group shall be chaired by the Comptroller and include fire chiefs from all four counties, ocean safety officials, emergency services representatives, union leaders, and two family members of fallen first responders.

Memorial should be permanent, perpetual, and constructed and maintained from private funds, with the department coordinating all matters including ongoing maintenance and repairs.

Department must submit a report to the Legislature by November 30, 2024 detailing the working group's plans, findings, recommendations, projected costs, and any necessary legislation.

Certified copies of the resolution shall be transmitted to the Governor, Comptroller, county fire chiefs, emergency services officials, and representatives of relevant unions and organizations.