SB2109: Relating To Emergency Preparedness Communications.

What this measure contains

Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to develop and implement a statewide public education and communications program to promote household emergency preparedness consistent with the Agency's 14-day essential supplies recommendation. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide an American Sign Language interpreter during each official live broadcast during a state of emergency. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that the American Sign Language interpreter's face, body, arms, and hands are visible during the broadcast. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide a primary pool feed that includes the American Sign Language interpreter in a pictureinpicture window. Requires reports to the Legislature prior to the Regular Sessions of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

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Official text and draft versions

• Introduced· Jan 14, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Feb 19, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Mar 5, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote
• Amended· Mar 27, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote

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Recorded decision and member tally

Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments

This record lists 13 members; its source-reported total is 13.

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Source outcome: passed.

Yes

12

No

0

Not voting

0

Absent / excused

1

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Members listed for this decision

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