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HI HB113

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Linda Ichiyama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Land and Natural Resources must establish a Community Fuels Reduction Project to reduce hazardous wildfire fuels on state lands adjacent to communities
  • Project requirements include creating 30-foot firebreaks along undeveloped state properties bordering developed parcels (schools, residential, commercial), protecting watersheds and critical infrastructure like powerlines, and reducing flammable grasses through managed grazing
  • DLNR must submit annual progress reports to the legislature beginning 20 days before the 2026 regular session
  • Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife's community fuels reduction efforts
  • Beginning fiscal year 2027-2028, the project must be established as a separate line item in the DLNR budget

Legislative Description

Relating To Fire Prevention.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/3/2025
Public Safety1/21/2025

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