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HI SCR123
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Lorraine Inouye
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AI Summary
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Department of Land and Natural Resources requested to convene a working group to study solutions for reducing wildfire risk and evaluate feasibility of establishing a vegetation management program involving landowners and public utilities.
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Working group directed to study policy, regulations, and guidance for vegetation management on public and private lands for wildfire mitigation and evaluate property owner obligations for vegetation management.
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Working group membership includes 17 members: BLNR Chairperson (chair), Senate and House representatives, state department directors, all four county mayors, Hawaii Invasive Species Council, University of Hawaii, electrical workers union, utility companies, telecommunications industry, and large landowners.
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Working group required to submit findings and recommendations, including proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2025 Regular Session convenes.
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Working group directed to dissolve on June 30, 2025.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Working Group To Make Recommendations On Solutions To Reduce Wildfire Risk And The Feasibility Of Establishing A Vegetation Management Program As It Relates To Landowners And Public Utilities.
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Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).
4/15/2024