Bill > HB113

This bill establishes a Community Fuels Reduction Project administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) aimed at reducing wildfire risks on state lands, particularly near communities. The project has four main objectives: reduce hazardous wildfire fuels that threaten watersheds and infrastructure, create firebreaks along undeveloped state properties by clearing flammable vegetation within 30 feet of developed areas, reduce flammable grasses through methods like managed grazing, and provide water infrastructure for grazing and fire suppression. The DLNR is required to submit annual progress reports to the legislature starting before the 2026 legislative session. The bill appropriates funding for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support these wildfire prevention efforts, and mandates that beginning in fiscal year 2027-2028, the Community Fuels Reduction Project will be established as a separate line item in the DLNR's budget. While the bill technically shows an effective date of July 1, 3000 (which is likely a drafting placeholder), the context suggests it is intended to take effect on July 1 of the near future.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=113&year=2026