H.B. 1665 Summary

• Hawaii emergency management agency must upgrade all-hazard warning sirens to transmit voice instructions and directions and enable voice activation capabilities.

• Hawaii emergency management agency must prepare and develop an upgrade plan by September 1, 2024.

• Hawaii emergency management agency must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2025 regular legislative session.

• General revenues are appropriated to the Hawaii emergency management agency for fiscal year 2024-2025 to prepare and develop the upgrade plan (specific amount to be determined).

• Act takes effect upon approval, with the appropriation section effective July 1, 2024.