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HI HB902
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Justin Woodson
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Education to conduct a study on supporting schools impacted by Hawaiian Electric Company's Planned Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program.
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Study shall examine alternative power solutions such as generators and solar battery systems for schools vulnerable to PSPS events, with 15 Department of Education schools and 1 public charter school currently identified as vulnerable.
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Study shall assess establishing regional resource hubs equipped with emergency supplies including water, shelf-stable food, and backup communication tools to maintain school operations during power outages.
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Study shall develop contingency plans to keep schools open and safe during power outages, provide staff training, and enhance fire safety measures and accommodations for students and employees with electricity-dependent needs.
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Takes effect July 1, 3000.
Legislative Description
Relating To Education.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3).
2/12/2025