HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-27 Letter to Brian T. Taniguchi and Donovan M. Dela Cruz re HB 2097, HD 1, SD 1 Relating to LifeguardsHarry Kim
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Senator Brian T. Taniguchi, Chair
Committee on Judiciary
Hawail State Capitol, Room 211
Honolulu, HI 96813
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March 27, 2018
Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair
Committee on Ways and Means
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 211
Honolulu, HI 96813
ear Chair Taniguchi and Dela Cruz, and Committee Members:
Re: H: 2097, HD 1, SD 1 Relating to Lifeguards
Hearing Date: 03-29-18 — 10:30 am; Conference Room 211
Thank you for this opportunity to support HB 2097, HD 1, SD 1.
With the issue of lifeguard liability hanging over our first responders, and no
indication that any other legislative solution is at hand, my Fire Department supports the
hiring of lifeguards by DLNR for State beaches, and the involvement of the Attorney
General in defending cases of alleged negligence.
We also appreciate Section 3 of SD 1, assu ing that this wiII be new State
money in addition to what is currently allocated for lifeguards.
Respectfully sub ited,
Harry Kim
ayor, County of Hawai'
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