RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 2). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none).
Sponsored Legislation
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 PROPERTY OWNER OBLIGATIONS 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.
2025
HR 62 establishes a working group to set clear vegetation management guidelines for property owners and tree trimmers, aiming to reduce wildfire risks and enhance safety.
Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1821), recommending adoption.
#vegetationmanagementworkinggroup
#wildfires
RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
2025
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-22-25 9:31AM in conference room 325.
#appropriations($)
#departmentofagriculture
#hawaiifarmtofamiliesprogram
#reports
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
2025
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).
#appropriations($)
#dbedt
#education
#healthcareworkforce
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
2025
HB 543 prohibits license plate flipping devices to enhance vehicle identification, aiding law enforcement and improving public safety while impacting manufacturers and sellers.
Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 201) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
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#motorvehicles
#prohibition
