Bill > SB223

This bill aimsts wildfire prevention in efforts in Hawaii by concentrating on several key areas. It requires the Department of of of Natural Resources (independent program for preventing, controlling and ext,inguland fires, with the authority to conduct fuel reduction activities on various lands. billizes the Administrator of Forestry and Wildlife to establish and and maintain facilities for fire protection,, fire prevention, pest control, and protection activities. Theowers the State Fire Council to amend the State Fire Fire Code, mandating that property owners in hazardous fire areas create and maintain firebreaks by clearing flflammable vegetation within 30 to 100 feet of structures, removing tree branches near chimneys, and keeping roofs clear of debris. Bill requires also establishes a Community Fuels Reduction Project, which aims to reduce wildfire hazards on state lands by creating firebreaks, managing flammable grasses through methods like gra, near critical infrastructure. The bill appropriates $1,000,000 for two fiscal years to support this project and requires the Department of Department of of of Land and Resources to provide provide annual reports to the Legislature on the project's progress and establish the project as a separate budget beginning fiscal -2028. The bill's provisions are designed to enhance firefire fire prevention and protection across Hawaii, Let me know the if you have any other specific questions about bill's components or details or language.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Justice, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=223&year=2025