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HI SR120
Resolution
AI Summary
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Requests the Office of the State Fire Marshal to convene a Vegetation Management Working Group to study vegetation management obligations on public and private property to mitigate wildfire risk.
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Working Group must make recommendations for regulations defining obligations of property owners, lessees, licensees, permittees, and easement holders for vegetation management.
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Working Group must define "line clearance tree trimmer" and establish minimum safety standards, training, and qualifications for individuals performing tree trimming near electric utility facilities.
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Working Group composition includes the State Fire Marshal (chair), directors of Transportation and DLNR, Superintendent of Education, Public Utilities Commission chair, representatives from electric utilities, labor unions, invasive species council, and legislative members.
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Working Group must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by 20 days prior to the 2026 regular session and dissolve on June 30, 2026.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations For Regulations That Define The Respective Obligations Of Property Owners, Lessees, Licensees, Permittees, And Holders Of Easements For Access, Utility, Or Other Purposes, For Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property To Mitigate Wildfire Risk, And Make Recommendations That Define A Line Clearance Tree Trimmer And Establish Minimum Safety Standards, Training, And Qualifications For Individuals Performing Line Clearance Tree Trimming At Or Near Electric Utility Facilities.
Wildfires
Last Action
Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).
4/3/2025