Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR106

Introduced
3/11/22  
Refer
3/16/22  
Refer
3/29/22  
Report Pass
4/6/22  
Engrossed
4/7/22  
Refer
4/8/22  
Report Pass
4/18/22  

Caption

Requesting The Governor To Optimize The Use Of Federal Funds For Climate Resilience And Equity And To Convene A Task Force To Coordinate The Use Of Federal Funds.

Impact

This resolution intends to create an infrastructure task force composed of relevant agencies and departments tasked with coordinating the use of federal funds allocated for climate resilience and equity. By establishing guidelines for state projects, the aim is to ensure that these initiatives promote resilience against climate change while also addressing the needs of Hawaii's most vulnerable populations. The various agencies involved will be responsible for sharing crucial information and providing technical assistance to potential recipients of federal funding.

Summary

SCR106 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution from the Thirty-first Legislature of Hawaii, aimed at addressing climate resilience and equity through the optimization of federal funds. The resolution requests the Governor of Hawaii to adopt a strategic plan that effectively utilizes federal resources available for climate-related initiatives. It highlights the increasing impacts of climate change on Hawaii, emphasizing the need for public action to prevent escalating costs and risks associated with extreme weather events in the region.

Contention

One potential point of contention may arise from differing opinions on how effectively the fund allocation process can be managed and whether it adequately addresses the unique needs of various communities within the state. Critics may argue that without clear accountability and established metrics for measuring success, the impact of these federal funds will be diluted, and the intended goals may not be fully realized. Additionally, stakeholders may debate over what constitutes 'equity' in climate resilience measures and whether the proposed task force can appropriately respond to these challenges.

Companion Bills

HI SR93

Same As Requesting The Governor To Optimize The Use Of Federal Funds For Climate Resilience And Equity And To Convene A Task Force To Coordinate The Use Of Federal Funds.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR140

Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Research And Develop A Green Highway Program In The State.

HI SCR136

Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Housing Equity And Wellness Task Force.

HI SR121

Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Research And Develop A Green Highway Program.

HI SCR137

Requesting That A Task Force Be Convened To Develop A Norwegian-based Public Facility Model Designated To Ensure The Well-being And Safety Of Dementia Patients.

HI SR117

Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Housing Equity And Wellness Task Force.

HI SB2578

Relating To Climate Resilience.

HI SCR200

Declaring That Bullying Is A Matter Of Statewide Concern; Requesting The Department Of Education To Update Its Rules And Policies To Address Bullying; And Requesting The Hawaii State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Convene A Task Force To Address The Bullying Of Disabled Children.

HI HB1796

Relating To Climate Resilience.

HI SCR33

Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene An Interagency Task Force To Combat The Underground Economy And Employee Misclassification In The State's Construction Industry.

HI SCR124

Requesting The Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund And The Insurance Commissioner To Assess The Impacts Of Climate Change On Homeowner's Insurance.

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