URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO REQUIRE HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY THE LAHAINA FIRES TO EXHAUST THEIR INSURANCE POLICIES BEFORE REQUESTING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE STATE.

This Senate resolution urges state agencies to require households affected by the 2023 Lahaina wildfires to use their insurance coverage before applying for state financial aid. The measure aims to preserve limited public funds by ensuring that available insurance benefits are utilized first for temporary housing and other disaster-related expenses. While the bill does not mandate this requirement by law, it encourages departments to guide residents through the claims process and reserve state resources for those who have exhausted all other options.