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Bill Summary · HB 2460

Summary of Bill HB 2460: Relating to Homeland Security

Overview

Bill HB 2460 aims to enhance the security of critical infrastructure by addressing the management and dissemination of critical infrastructure information. The bill is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen homeland security measures and ensure that sensitive information is handled appropriately under uniform information practices.

Key Provisions

  • Critical Infrastructure Information: The bill establishes guidelines for the protection and sharing of information related to critical infrastructure, which includes systems and assets vital to national security, economic stability, and public health and safety.

  • Uniform Information Practices: It proposes the implementation of uniform practices for the handling of critical infrastructure information, ensuring consistency across various state agencies and departments.

  • Confidentiality Measures: The bill includes provisions to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure, thereby protecting the integrity of critical infrastructure.

Legislative Actions

  • Introduced: January 22, 2024
  • First Reading: January 24, 2024
  • Passed Second Reading: February 14, 2024 (as amended in HD 1)
  • Passed Third Reading: March 1, 2024
  • Referred to Committees: Currently referred to the Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs (PSM) and Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs (JDC) committees for further consideration.

Timeline of Key Actions

  • January 22, 2024: Bill introduced and passed first reading.
  • February 6, 2024: Scheduled for hearing by the Water and Land (WAL) committee.
  • February 9, 2024: WAL committee recommended the bill be passed with amendments.
  • February 14, 2024: Bill passed second reading and referred to the Finance (FIN) committee.
  • February 26, 2024: FIN committee recommended passage without amendments.
  • March 1, 2024: Bill passed third reading in the House and transmitted to the Senate.

Impact

  • Affected Entities: The bill will primarily impact state agencies responsible for managing critical infrastructure, as well as private sector entities involved in infrastructure operations.
  • Public Safety: By enhancing the protection of critical infrastructure information, the bill aims to improve overall public safety and national security.

Related Legislation

  • Companion Bill: SB 3149, which addresses similar issues regarding critical infrastructure and homeland security.

This summary provides a clear understanding of Bill HB 2460, its purpose, key provisions, and the legislative process it has undergone thus far. The bill represents a significant step towards improving the security and management of critical infrastructure information in the state.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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