Informing the Legislature that on July 5, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2085 SD2 HD1 CD1 (ACT 209).

This bill re-establishes the position of state fire marshal in Hawaii, a role that was previously abolished in 1979. The new office will be created within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and will be headed by a full-time state fire marshal appointed by the existing state fire council for a five-year term. The marshal will coordinate fire protection efforts across local agencies, work with law enforcement on fire code enforcement, and assess statewide fire risks following the Lahaina wildfire. This change aims to provide dedicated leadership for fire safety and prevention as the state addresses increasing wildfire risks due to rising global temperatures.