Gov. Josh Green has enacted legislation to solidify the global settlement for claims relating to the August 2023 Maui wildfires and to further codify the role of Hawai‘i’s first State Fire Marshal in nearly 46 years, Dori Booth. House Bill 1001 establishes the Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund to provide dedicated funding for those affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires. The Governor also signed several bills to strengthen the state’s resilience against biosecurity threats and protect against invasive species, pests and diseases, and that support Hawai‘i agriculture. Green also approved the state budget Act 250 which includes a $26.6 million appropriation and 44 new positions to the newly named department for biosecurity.
