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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/28/2017
04/28/2017
Crossed Over
03/03/2017
03/03/2017
Passed
04/11/2017
04/11/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/26/2017
06/26/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates moneys for the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to develop a communication and outreach plan for emergency management and disaster preparedness, update and publish the Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards, and conduct education and outreach throughout the State. (HB571 CD1)
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $200,000 per fiscal year for the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to develop a communication and outreach plan for emergency management and disaster preparedness, update and publish the Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards, and conduct education and outreach throughout the state. The purpose is to improve public awareness and preparedness for natural disasters in Hawaii, particularly given the increasing number of hurricane warnings in recent years.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (10)
Thomas Brower (D)*,
Isaac Choy (D)*,
Aaron Johanson (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Sylvia Luke (D)*,
Mark Nakashima (D)*,
Scott Nishimoto (D)*,
Richard Onishi (D)*,
Scott Saiki (D)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Last Action
Act 061, 06/23/2017 (Gov. Msg. No. 1162). (on 06/26/2017)
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