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Hawaii's HB 1924 HD 1 (2024) would have required the University of Hawaii to run a two-year program to develop a statewide wildfire forecast system using artificial intelligence approaches, and to report findings and recommendations before the 2026 session, with a blank general-fund appropriation. It passed House second reading February 14, 2024 and was referred to FIN, but was not enacted.
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What it means for business
None: the bill did not pass. It would have directed the University of Hawaii to build an AI wildfire forecast system, with no duties for private businesses.
Key provisions
- Would require the University of Hawaii to establish a two-year program to build a statewide wildfire forecast system using artificial intelligence approaches
- System would forecast statewide wildfire risk to support public safety, preparedness and mitigation, helping firefighters prepare and residents plan home mitigation and evacuations
- University would report findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, before the 2026 regular session
- Appropriation amount and expenditure ceiling figures left blank; effective date written as July 1, 3000; passed second reading as amended in HD 1 February 14, 2024
Latest legislative action
Feb 14, 2024. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Matayoshi, Takayama, Todd excused (3).
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Linda Ichiyama D | Sponsor | HD-031 |
| Mahina Poepoe D | Sponsor | HD-013 |
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