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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Temporarily establishes, within the Office of the Governor, the Office of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator to review, assess, coordinate, prepare, and manage plans and resources for search and rescue operations statewide. Repeals on 6/30/2031. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a temporary Office of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator within the Office of the Governor to centralize and improve statewide search and rescue operations, addressing the current fragmented system that leads to inefficiencies and delayed responses. The Coordinator will be responsible for reviewing and assessing the state's readiness, coordinating efforts among federal, state, county, and volunteer agencies, identifying and managing available resources, developing plans, investigating grant opportunities, maintaining records of all operations, and coordinating training. The office will also work to increase personnel, implement new technologies, enter into agreements with other entities for resource sharing, and explore ways to reduce risks and costs associated with search and rescue incidents, including engaging with programs for missing children and human trafficking, and potentially recovering costs from insurance companies. This office will operate on a pilot basis until June 30, 2031, and the bill includes an appropriation for its establishment and administration, with an effective date of July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Elle Cochran (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Elijah Pierick (R)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2554&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2554_HD2_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2554_HD2_HSCR734-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2554_HD2_HSCR734-26_.pdf |
| HB2554_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-19-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2554_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-19-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2554_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2554_HD1_HSCR226-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2554_HD1_HSCR226-26_.pdf |
| HB2554_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2554_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2554_.HTM |
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