HI HB1090

Establishes a statewide interoperability executive board within the Department of Defense to serve as the primary steering group for public safety interoperable communications across Hawaii.

Board membership includes the Adjutant General (chair), Attorney General (co-chair), and representatives from law enforcement, transportation, health, four county mayors, fire chiefs, police chiefs, the enhanced 911 board, and the 700 MHz regional planning committee.

Board duties include developing and annually updating a statewide communications interoperability plan, establishing policies and standards for public safety communications, coordinating federal grant funding, and submitting yearly reports to the legislature and U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Creates a statewide interoperability coordinator position within the Department of Defense, Office of Homeland Security, to coordinate implementation of the interoperability plan and serve as the central point of contact for state and county communications efforts.

Takes effect July 1, 2017.