STAND. COM. REP. NO.
Honolulu, Hawaii
APR 03 , 2025
RE: H.C.R. No. 37
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Human Services & Homelessness, to which was
referred H.C.R. No. 37 entitled:
“HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO COLLABORATE WITH RELEVANT AGENCIES TO
DEVELOP INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO INFORM KUPUNA
ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS,”
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to request the Hawaii
Emergency Management Agency to collaborate with relevant agencies
to develop initiatives and outreach programs to inform kupuna
about emergency preparedness.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure
from the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs; Hawai’i Family
Caregiver Coalition; AARP Hawai’i; Be Ready Manoa; AlohaCare; and
one individual.
Your Committee finds that Hawaii’s exposure to frequent and
severe natural hazards, including hurricanes, tsunamis,
earthquakes, and volcanic activity, demands comprehensive
preparedness strategies that account for the State’s diverse
population. Older adults, who comprise a growing portion of
Hawaii’s residents, are particularly at-risk during disasters due
to mobility challenges, chronic medical conditions, and limited
access to timely information. Strengthening the ability of older
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adults to respond effectively in emergencies can greatly enhance
their safety and ease the strain on emergency services.
Accordingly, this measure urges the Hawaii Emergency Management
Agency to work with appropriate partners to design and implement
public education efforts and outreach initiatives that ensure
kupuna are better equipped to navigate emergency situations.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Human Services & Homelessness that is attached to
this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of
H.C.R. No. 37 and recommends its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on
behalf of the members of the
Committee on Human Services &
Homelessness,
LISA MARTEN, Chair
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The Thirty-third Legislature
Record of Votes of the Committee on Human Services & Homelessness
Bill/Resolution No.: Committee Referral: Date:
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C The committee is reconsidering its previous decision on the measure.
The recommendation is to: 0 Pass, unamended (as is) C Pass, with amendments (HD) C Hold
El Pass short form bill with HD to recommit for future public hearing (recommit)
HSH Members Ayes Ayes (WR) Nays Excused
1. MARTEN, Lisa (C)
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2. OLDS, Ikaika (VC) /
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3. AMATO, Terez
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4. CHUN, Cory M.
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5. KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, Sue L.
6. TAKAYAMA, Gregg 7
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7. TAKENOUCHI, Jenna 1’
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8. ALCOS III, David
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9. GARCIA, Diamond
TOTAL (9) j
The recommendation is: Adopted ~ Not Adopted
If joint referral, did not support recommendation.
committee acronym(s)
Vice Chair’s or designee’s signature: ~ ?4_%.dfr)L:::1f.;.~.;
Distribution: Original (White) — Committee Duplicate (Yellow) — Chief Clerk’s Office Duplicate (Pink) — HMSO