RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT NEAR UTILITY LINES.
Sponsored By: Lorraine R. Inouye (Democratic)
Passed Senate
Summary
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and annually update a wildfire hazard map. Requires private and public property owners to trim grasses within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines, enforced by the State Fire Marshal as to State-owned land and the applicable county fire department as to privately owned land. Authorizes electric utility companies to enter private or public property to trim or remove hazardous vegetation. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/1/2050. (SD2)
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Lorraine R. Inouye
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
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Actions Timeline
The committee(s) on WAL/PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/13/2025HouseThe committee(s) on WAL/PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-13-25 9:00AM.
3/11/2025HouseBill scheduled for decision making on Thursday, 03-13-25 9:00AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/11/2025HouseBill scheduled to be heard by WAL/PBS on Tuesday, 03-11-25 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/7/2025HousePass First Reading
3/6/2025HouseReferred to WAL/PBS, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 19
3/6/2025HouseReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/4/2025SenateReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 63) in amended form (SD 2).
3/4/2025HouseReported from WAM/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1004) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2/28/2025Senate48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
2/28/2025SenateThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/26/2025SenateThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
2/26/2025SenateThe committee(s) on WAM/JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:05AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/21/2025SenateReported from WTL/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 617) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
2/14/2025SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
2/14/2025SenateThe committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, McKelvey, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.
2/7/2025SenateThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
2/7/2025SenateThe committee(s) on WTL/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
1/31/2025SenateReferred to WTL/CPN, WAM/JDC.
1/16/2025SenateIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/15/2025SenatePending Introduction.
1/8/2025Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
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SB11_SD2
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