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HCR 134

REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO SUBMIT A GRANT REQUEST TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR ROCKFALL MITIGATION IN MOANALUA GARDENS AND MOANALUA VALLEY, OAHU.

2024 Regular Session Introduced by Micah Aiu

HCR 134 asks HIEMA to submit a FEMA grant request to fund rockfall mitigation in Moanalua Gardens and Moanalua Valley, Oahu, reducing hazards; no state funds required.

Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 826).
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Bill Summary · HCR 134

Summary — HCR 134 (2025)

REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO SUBMIT A GRANT REQUEST TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR ROCKFALL MITIGATION IN MOANALUA GARDENS AND MOANALUA VALLEY, OAHU

Purpose / Intent

HCR 134 is a concurrent resolution that asks the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) to prepare and submit a federal grant request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fund rockfall‑mitigation projects in Moanalua Gardens and Moanalua Valley on the island of Oahu. The resolution expresses the Legislature’s support for seeking federal assistance to reduce rockfall hazards in these locations.

Key provisions

  • Formally requests HIEMA to submit a grant application to FEMA for rockfall‑mitigation work in Moanalua Gardens and Moanalua Valley (Oahu).
  • Encourages pursuit of available federal hazard‑mitigation funding (the resolution does not specify a particular FEMA program or dollar amount).
  • Does not appropriate state funds or create a binding regulatory obligation; it is a legislative request to an executive agency.

Who or what would be affected

  • Residents, businesses, visitors, and infrastructure in and around Moanalua Gardens and Moanalua Valley who are exposed to rockfall hazards could benefit from mitigation measures if funding and projects proceed.
  • HIEMA would take the lead in preparing and submitting the federal grant application, possibly coordinating with county agencies, state departments (e.g., Department of Transportation, Department of Land and Natural Resources), and local stakeholders.
  • If funded, contractors and consultants would be engaged to design and construct mitigation measures; property access, environmental permitting, and right‑of‑way issues may be involved.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: April 15, 2025.
  • Legislative actions show the resolution was adopted by both chambers (House and Senate) and received related committee consideration earlier in 2024–2025.
  • House and Senate signatures recorded May 27–28, 2025; sent to Governor May 28, 2025.
  • Signed by the Governor: June 20, 2025.
  • Related/companion measure: HR 115.

Notes and considerations

  • As a concurrent resolution, HCR 134 does not appropriate funds or obligate the state to perform work; it directs/request that HIEMA pursue federal funding.
  • FEMA grants often require matching funds, environmental review, and compliance with federal procurement and construction standards. Those requirements would be addressed during grant application and implementation if a grant is awarded.
  • The resolution does not specify a timeline, budget, or technical scope for mitigation work; those details would be developed by HIEMA during the grant application and project design phases.

Sponsors: Representatives Pierick, Takayama, Kila, Reyes Oda, Matsumoto, and Aiu.

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

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