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HI SB141
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jarrett Keohokalole
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AI Summary
- Establishes August 8 of each year as "Hawaii Disaster Drill Day"
- Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with state departments and agencies, to conduct disaster preparedness drills covering hurricanes, tsunamis, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions
- Mandates public education on safety measures and encourages residents to prepare emergency response plans
- Encourages federal agencies, county agencies, and private businesses to participate in and coordinate with Hawaii Emergency Management Agency activities
- Clarifies that Hawaii Disaster Drill Day is not a state holiday; effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating To Emergency Management.
Counties
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/13/2025
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/13/2025
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/17/2025
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