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HI HB1924

HI HB1924
Relating To A Wildfire Forecast System For Hawaii.


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Introduced
01/22/2024
In Committee
02/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires UH to establish a program to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

AI Summary

This bill requires the University of Hawaii (UH) to establish a two-year program to develop a wildfire forecast system for the state using artificial intelligence. The purpose is to enhance public safety, preparedness, and risk mitigation by providing timely warnings and improving the preparedness of firefighters and residents. The bill appropriates an unspecified sum of money from the state's general revenues for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the development of the system. The UH is also required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature prior to the 2026 regular session.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3). (on 02/14/2024)

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