SB 2543 Hawaii Senate · 2024 Regular Session

RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.

Summary

Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for search and rescue expenses from persons who require rescue after ignoring warning signs, leaving a hiking trail to enter a prohibited area, or hiking on a trail closed to the public. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2024

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 19, 2024 Last action Feb 7, 2024

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Committee

Feb 7, 2024

Committee

Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2172) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.

upper

Jan 31, 2024

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Elefante, Fukunaga, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Rhoads ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

upper

Jan 26, 2024

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 01-31-24 3:01PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 24, 2024

Committee

Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.

upper

Jan 19, 2024

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

8 primary · 1 co-sponsor