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HI HCR168
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gene Ward
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AI Summary
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Request the Office of the State Fire Marshal and State Fire Council to clearly define stages of wildfire suppression and related efforts in the Hawaii State Fire Code.
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Require defined terminology to include: "uncontrolled," "contained," "controlled," "extinguished," and "fully extinguished."
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Define "fully extinguished" to require constant monitoring for at least 48 hours to ensure absence of hotspots or smoke, extending to 96 hours under red flag warnings or drought conditions.
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Transmit certified copies to the State Fire Marshal, State Fire Council, county fire chiefs, county Fire Prevention Bureaus, Hawaii State Senate President, and Hawaii State House Speaker.
Legislative Description
Requesting That The Office Of The State Fire Marshal And The State Fire Council Clearly Define Stages Of Wildfire Suppression And Related Efforts In The Hawaii State Fire Code.
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Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).
3/27/2025