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HI SR184

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Fevella

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Request Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to identify large trees along evacuation routes and trim, spray, or remove trees that could obstruct evacuation routes during natural disasters.

  • Require comprehensive risk assessments for high-risk trees along evacuation routes with public disclosure of findings.

  • Direct implementation of best practices in urban forestry including proper pruning techniques, storm-resistant tree selection, and responsible planting guidelines.

  • Strengthen community-based disaster preparedness initiatives to educate residents about evacuation procedures while maintaining environmental resilience.

  • Transmit copies of resolution to Governor, Director of Transportation, Adjutant General, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Administrator, and Deputy Director for Highways.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Identify Existing Large Trees Along Evacuation Routes And Trim, Spray, Or Remove Trees Having The Potential To Obstruct The Evacuation Route; Conduct Comprehensive Risk Assessments For Specific High-risk Trees; Implement Best Practices In Urban Forestry; And Strengthen Community-based Disaster Preparedness Initiatives.

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Last Action

Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).

4/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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