Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

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1-THE SENATE S.B. NO. 2284 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 S.D. 2 STATE OF HAWAII H.D. 1 C.D. 1 A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO A WILDFIRE FORECAST SYSTEM FOR HAWAII. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
1+THE SENATE S.B. NO. 2284 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 S.D. 2 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO A WILDFIRE FORECAST SYSTEM FOR HAWAII. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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48- SECTION 1. The legislature finds that requiring the university of Hawaii to establish a two-year program to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence is a matter of statewide concern pursuant to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. SECTION 2. (a) The university of Hawaii shall establish and implement a two-year program to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. The university of Hawaii shall develop the system to forecast the risk of wildfire statewide and thus enhance public safety, preparedness, and risk mitigation, including improving the preparedness of firefighters and enabling residents to take fire mitigation measures for their homes and to plan for evacuations. (b) The university of Hawaii shall submit a report on the effectiveness of the program and any findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026. SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $1,000,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the development of the wildfire forecast system pursuant to section 2 of this Act. The sum appropriated shall be expended by the university of Hawaii for the purposes of this Act. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2024.
47+ SECTION 1. The legislature finds that requiring the university of Hawaii to establish a two-year program to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence is a matter of statewide concern pursuant to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. SECTION 2. (a) The university of Hawaii shall establish and implement a two-year program to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. The university of Hawaii shall develop the system to forecast the risk of wildfire statewide and thus enhance public safety, preparedness, and risk mitigation, including improving the preparedness of firefighters and enabling residents to take fire mitigation measures for their homes and to plan for evacuations. (b) The university of Hawaii shall submit a report on the effectiveness of the program and any findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026. SECTION 3. In accordance with section 9 of article VII, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii and sections 37-91 and 37-93, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the legislature has determined that the appropriation contained in this Act will cause the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 to be exceeded by $ , or per cent. The reasons for exceeding the general fund expenditure ceiling are that the appropriation made in this Act is necessary to serve the public interest and to meet the need provided for by this Act. SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the development of the wildfire forecast system pursuant to section 2 of this Act. The sum appropriated shall be expended by the university of Hawaii for the purposes of this Act. SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
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5049 SECTION 1. The legislature finds that requiring the university of Hawaii to establish a two-year program to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence is a matter of statewide concern pursuant to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution.
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5251 SECTION 2. (a) The university of Hawaii shall establish and implement a two-year program to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. The university of Hawaii shall develop the system to forecast the risk of wildfire statewide and thus enhance public safety, preparedness, and risk mitigation, including improving the preparedness of firefighters and enabling residents to take fire mitigation measures for their homes and to plan for evacuations.
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56- SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $1,000,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the development of the wildfire forecast system pursuant to section 2 of this Act.
55+ SECTION 3. In accordance with section 9 of article VII, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii and sections 37-91 and 37-93, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the legislature has determined that the appropriation contained in this Act will cause the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 to be exceeded by $ , or per cent. The reasons for exceeding the general fund expenditure ceiling are that the appropriation made in this Act is necessary to serve the public interest and to meet the need provided for by this Act.
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57+ SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the development of the wildfire forecast system pursuant to section 2 of this Act.
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62- Report Title: UH; Wildfire Forecast System; Public Safety; Preparedness; Wildfire Mitigation; Artificial Intelligence; Appropriation Description: Establishes a two-year program at the University of Hawaii to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. Makes an appropriation. (CD1) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
63+ Report Title: UH; Wildfire Forecast System; Public Safety; Preparedness; Wildfire Mitigation; Artificial Intelligence; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded; Appropriation Description: Establishes a 2-year program at the University of Hawaii to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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76-Establishes a two-year program at the University of Hawaii to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. Makes an appropriation. (CD1)
79+Establishes a 2-year program at the University of Hawaii to develop a wildfire forecast system for the State using artificial intelligence. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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8487 The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.