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HI SR120
HI SR120Requesting The Office Of The State Fire Marshal To Convene A Vegetation Management Working Group To Study, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations For Regulations That Define The Respective Obligations Of Property Owners, Lessees, Licensees, Permittees, And Holders Of Easements For Access, Utility, Or Other Purposes, For Vegetation Management On Public And Private Property To Mitigate Wildfire Risk, And Make Recommendations That Define A Line Clearance Tree Trimmer And Establish Minimum Safety Standa
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Introduced
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RESOLUTION requesting the office of the state fire marshal to convene a vegetation management working group to study, evaluate, and make recommendations for REGULATIONS that define the respective obligations of property owners, lessees, licensees, permittees, and holders of easements for access, utility, or other purposes, for vegetation management on public and private property TO MITIGATE wildfire RISK, and make recommendations that define a line clearance tree trimmer and establish minimum safety standards, training, and qualifications for individuals performing line clearance tree trimming at or near electric utility facilities.
AI Summary
This resolution requests the Office of the State Fire Marshal to establish a Vegetation Management Working Group in response to the devastating Maui wildfires of August 2023, with the primary goal of studying and recommending regulations for vegetation management that can help mitigate wildfire risks. The working group will be composed of representatives from various state agencies, including transportation, land and natural resources, education, and the Public Utilities Commission, as well as members of the legislature and county mayors, and will be invited to include representatives from electric utilities and large landowners. The group is tasked with examining wildfire risk mitigation strategies, focusing on how vegetation near utility lines and on public and private lands can contribute to fire risks, and will specifically consider existing wildfire safety plans from electric utilities. The resolution highlights the significant fire risk posed by certain grasses like guinea grass and fountain grass, and notes that 99% of wildfires in Hawaii are caused by human activities. The working group is required to submit a comprehensive report with findings and recommended legislation by late 2025, and is set to dissolve on June 30, 2026, with the Department of Defense providing administrative support throughout the process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). (on 04/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=120&year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SR120_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SR120_SD1_SSCR1562_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/SR120_SD1_SSCR1562_.pdf |
| SR120_TESTIMONY_PSM_03-24-25_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/SR120_TESTIMONY_PSM_03-24-25_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SR120_.HTM |
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