SB 2109: HIEMA; EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS; EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS; LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY; LANGUAGE ACCESS; OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS; AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE; SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER; PROGRAM; REPORTS; APPROPRIATIONS

Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to develop and implement a statewide public education and communications program to promote household emergency preparedness consistent with the Agency's 14-day essential supplies recommendation.  Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide an American Sign Language interpreter during each official live broadcast during a state of emergency.  Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that the American Sign Language interpreter's face, body, arms, and hands are visible during the broadcast.  Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide a primary pool feed that includes the American Sign Language interpreter in a picture‑in‑picture window.  Requires reports to the Legislature prior to the Regular Sessions of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030.  Appropriates funds.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)