THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	1102
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025		S.D. 2
STATE OF HAWAII		H.D. 1

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO THE AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING UNIT.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Chapter 261, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§261-   State aircraft rescue fire fighting unit; chief; term limits. (a) The director of transportation may appoint the chief of the aircraft rescue fire fighting unit of the airports division of the department of transportation from a list of five qualified candidates submitted for consideration by the state fire council, subject to the advice and consent of the senate; provided that the director of transportation shall give strong consideration and prioritize the five qualified candidates submitted by the state fire council.

(b) Each appointed chief of the aircraft rescue fire fighting unit of the airports division of the department of transportation shall serve a term of four years. No chief shall be appointed to more than two consecutive terms."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.

Report Title:

DOT; Chief; Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Unit; Airports Division; Term Limits; Advice and Consent

Description:

Specifies the terms and appointment processes for the Chief of the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Unit of the Airports Division of the Department of Transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

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