Establishes the office of the state search and rescue coordinator within the governor's office.

The Hawaii State Search and Rescue Coordinator Act establishes the office of the state search and rescue coordinator within the governor's office. The coordinator will oversee all statewide search and rescue operations, ensuring coordination among participating agencies. Key duties include developing a statewide search and rescue plan, managing a special fund for operations, training, and public education, and submitting annual reports to the legislature. Participating agencies must designate liaison officers, provide updates, and ensure personnel complete mandatory training.

Establishes the office of the state search and rescue coordinator within the governor's office.

The Hawaii State Search and Rescue Coordinator Act establishes the office of the state search and rescue coordinator within the governor's office. The coordinator will oversee all statewide search and rescue operations, ensuring coordination among participating agencies. Key duties include developing a statewide search and rescue plan, managing a special fund for operations, training, and public education, and submitting annual reports to the legislature. Participating agencies must designate liaison officers, provide updates, and ensure personnel complete mandatory training.