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SCR 3

HI SENATE

URGING THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO CONDUCT TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS, PARTICULARLY WITHIN LAVA-FLOW HAZARD ZONES 1 AND 2, TO UPDATE ITS LONG-TERM LAVA-FLOW HAZARD MAP OF HAWAII ISLAND.

2024
Introduced by Joy San Buenaventura, Stanley Chang, Carol Fukunaga and 2 other co-sponsors

SCR 3 urges the USGS to update lava-flow hazard maps for Hawaii Island, enhancing safety and preparedness for residents and aiding local emergency response efforts.

Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
#lavaflowhazardzones #map #unitedstatesgeologicalsurvey
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SCR 70

HI SENATE

REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO INSTALL A NEW EMERGENCY SIREN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF AUMAKUA STREET AND AUHUHU STREET IN UPPER PACIFIC PALISADES.

2024
Introduced by Henry Aquino, Stanley Chang, Brandon Elefante and 6 other co-sponsors

SCR 70 requests the installation of an emergency siren at Aumakua and Auhuhu Streets to enhance public safety and alert Upper Pacific Palisades residents during emergencies.

Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1885-24), recommending referral to FIN.
#emergencysiren #hiema #pacificpalisades
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SCR 103

HI SENATE

REQUESTING ALL HIGH-OCCUPANCY STATE AND COUNTY BUILDINGS, THE DESIGN OF WHICH COMMENCES ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2025, TO BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO WITHSTAND CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANES AND TO SERVE AS SHELTERS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.

2024
Introduced by Joy San Buenaventura, Kurt Fevella, Mike Gabbard and 4 other co-sponsors

SCR 103 mandates that all new high-occupancy state and county buildings, starting July 1, 2025, must withstand Category Five hurricanes and serve as emergency shelters.

Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1858-24) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to WAL.
#construction #county-ownedpublicbuildings #design #high-occupancybuildings #hurricanes #shelter #state-ownedpublicbuildings
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SB 118

HI SENATE

RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.

2024
Introduced by Donovan Dela Cruz, Lorraine Inouye, Dru Kanuha and 4 other co-sponsors

SB 118 reclassifies recreational vehicle parks as commercial entities for tax purposes, ensuring fair assessments based on occupancy rates and reducing financial burdens on owners.

Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
#commemoration #honolulumuseumofart #specialnumberplates
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SR 160

HI SENATE

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON WILDFIRE RISK AND INSURANCE, INCLUDING MARKET-BASED APPROACHES.

2024
Introduced by Henry Aquino, Joy San Buenaventura, Kurt Fevella and 6 other co-sponsors

SR 160 requests a study on wildfire risks and insurance, aiming to improve coverage and affordability for homeowners and businesses in fire-prone areas.

Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24
#insurancecommissioner #report #study #wildfireriskandinsurance
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