HI HB460

Establishes the Statewide Interoperability Executive Board within the Department of Defense to serve as the primary steering group for public safety interoperable communications statewide.

Board membership includes the Adjutant General (chair), Attorney General (co-chair), and representatives from state agencies (Public Safety, Transportation, Health, Land and Natural Resources, etc.), all four county mayors, fire chiefs association, police chiefs, and the Enhanced 911 and 700 MHz planning committees.

Board duties include developing and annually updating a statewide communications interoperability plan, establishing policies and standards for public safety communications infrastructure, coordinating federal grant applications, and submitting yearly reports to the legislature.

Creates the position of Statewide Interoperability Coordinator within the Department of Defense to coordinate implementation of the interoperability plan and serve as liaison with state and county agencies and federal authorities including FirstNet.

Board members serve without compensation but receive reimbursement for expenses; board may adopt rules necessary to carry out its duties.