HB 2804 Summary

• Establishes a military funeral honors program administered by the adjutant general to provide funeral honors for deceased Hawaii governors and former governors.

• Requires an honor guard detail of at least two Hawaii National Guard members to perform ceremonies including folding and presenting the U.S. flag and playing Taps.

• Authorizes the adjutant general to order National Guard members to funeral honors duty, with members receiving a $100 allowance for any day involving at least two hours of duty service.

• Permits the adjutant general to authorize other organizations to provide funeral honors if National Guard personnel are unavailable, and allows payment of a $100 stipend to such organizations.

• Takes effect upon approval.