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SCR 224

REQUESTING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO FURTHER ASSIST MAUI WILDFIRE VICTIMS BY AMENDING ITS REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM TO REQUIRE THAT PROPERTIES QUALIFYING FOR THE PROGRAM AND USED BY LAHAINA RESIDENTS AS TEMPORARY HOUSING BE WITHIN TWENTY MILES OF LAHAINA, RATHER THAN WITHIN FORTY MILES.

2024 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Gabbard and 1 co-sponsor

Overview: SCR 224 - REQUESTING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO FURTHER ASSIST MAUI WILDFIRE VICTIMS BY AMENDING ITS REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM TO REQUIR

The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
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Bill Summary · SCR 224

Overview: SCR 224 - REQUESTING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO FURTHER ASSIST MAUI WILDFIRE VICTIMS BY AMENDING ITS REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM TO REQUIRE THAT PROPERTIES QUALIFYING FOR THE PROGRAM AND USED BY LAHAINA RESIDENTS AS TEMPORARY HOUSING BE WITHIN TWENTY MILES OF LAHAINA, RATHER THAN WITHIN FORTY MILES. The measure was deferred by the committee on PSM.

Purpose and Intent: The resolution aims to provide additional assistance to the victims of the Maui wildfires by requesting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to amend the requirements of its Direct Lease Program. The goal is to ensure that temporary housing options for Lahaina residents are more accessible and located within a closer proximity to their community.

Key Provisions:
- Requests FEMA to amend the Direct Lease Program requirements to allow properties within 20 miles of Lahaina, rather than the current 40-mile limit, to qualify for the program.
- Seeks to make temporary housing options more convenient and accessible for Lahaina residents affected by the wildfires.

Affected Parties and Impacts: The resolution directly impacts the Maui wildfire victims, particularly those residing in Lahaina, by potentially expanding their access to temporary housing options through the FEMA Direct Lease Program. This could improve the overall recovery and resettlement process for the affected community.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The measure has been deferred by the committee on PSM, indicating that further consideration and discussion are needed before it can proceed in the legislative process. The next steps would involve the committee's review and potential advancement of the resolution.

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

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