RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

SB 1383 updates fire codes and clarifies state agency roles to enhance fire safety, ensuring better public protection and compliance for local departments and businesses.

Reported from PSM/LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 80) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.

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Overview

Bill Number: SB 1383
Introduced: January 21, 2025
Status: Reported from PSM/LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 80) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
Classification: Bill
Subject Areas: Department of Defense, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, State Fire Codes, State Fire Council, State Fire Marshal

Purpose and Intent

SB 1383 aims to enhance fire protection measures within the state by updating and clarifying existing fire codes and regulations. The bill seeks to ensure that fire safety standards are effectively enforced and that the relevant state departments are equipped to manage fire-related emergencies and regulations efficiently.

Key Provisions

Amendments to Fire Codes: The bill proposes amendments to current state fire codes to improve safety standards and compliance requirements.

Roles of State Departments: It outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Defense and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations in relation to fire safety and emergency management.

State Fire Council and Fire Marshal: The bill emphasizes the roles of the State Fire Council and the State Fire Marshal in overseeing fire safety regulations and ensuring adherence to updated codes.

Impact

Affected Entities: The bill will impact various stakeholders, including state agencies, local fire departments, and businesses that must comply with fire safety regulations.

Public Safety: By enhancing fire protection measures, the bill aims to improve public safety and reduce the risk of fire-related incidents across the state.

Legislative Timeline

January 21, 2025: Bill introduced and passed First Reading.

January 27, 2025: Referred to committees PSM/LBT and WAM/JDC.

January 28, 2025: Public hearing scheduled for February 3, 2025.

February 3, 2025: Committees on PSM and LBT recommended the bill be passed with amendments. Both committees reported unanimous support.

February 7, 2025: The bill was reported from PSM/LBT with a recommendation for passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1), and referred to WAM/JDC.

Related Legislation

Companion Bill: HB 1064, which addresses similar issues related to fire protection and safety regulations.

This summary provides a clear understanding of SB 1383, its objectives, and the legislative process it has undergone thus far. The bill is positioned to play a significant role in enhancing fire safety standards within the state.

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