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HI HB1278

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jenna Takenouchi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates general revenues to the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Forestry and Wildlife for assessment and removal of hazardous trees on state lands for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027
  • Funds to be allocated across four islands: Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii island (specific dollar amounts not filled in)
  • Addresses threat to public safety from downed trees caused by windstorms, wildfires, high winds, and other natural events that damage homes, vehicles, and critical infrastructure
  • Focuses on state-owned forests adjacent to residential areas to protect community health and safety
  • Effective date July 1, 3000

Legislative Description

Relating To Hazardous Tree Removal.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-19-25 1:45PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.

3/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Water and Land3/6/2025
Finance2/11/2025
Water & Land1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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