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B 66-38

AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 65121 TO DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 65, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO CODIFYING THE GUAM COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN (GCEMP) AND REQUIRING AN ANNUAL REVIEW AND EXERCISE OF THE PLAN.

38th Guam Legislature

Codifies Guam's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and requires annual review and annual exercises to keep emergency readiness and interagency coordination current.

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Bill Summary · B 66-38

Summary of Bill B 66-38

Overview

Bill B 66-38 proposes to add a new section (§ 65121) to Division 3, Chapter 65, Title 10 Guam Code Annotated, to codify the Guam Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (GCEMP) and require annual review and annual exercises of the plan. The bill was introduced on November 27, 2025. Status information is not provided in the available materials.

What the bill would do

  • Codification: The GCEMP would be codified in statute as the official framework for Guam’s emergency management activities.
  • Annual review: The plan would be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with risk assessments and changing circumstances.
  • Annual exercise: The GCEMP would be exercised annually to test readiness, coordination, and response capabilities across involved agencies and stakeholders.

Key provisions (as implied by the bill’s language)

  • Addition of new statutory section: The bill creates § 65121 within Division 3, Chapter 65, Title 10 GCA to explicitly codify the GCEMP and mandate ongoing review and exercises.
  • Scope and authority: The GCEMP would serve as the governing framework for Guam’s emergency management activities; implementation and oversight would be coordinated by the designated emergency management authorities in Guam (the bill references the GCEMP, and implementation specifics would follow those provisions).
  • Accountability and preparedness: Annual reviews and exercises are intended to keep Guam’s emergency management capabilities current and ready, facilitating continued coordination among government agencies, emergency responders, and other stakeholders.

Affected parties

  • Guam government agencies and departments involved in emergency management, public safety, health, infrastructure, and response coordination.
  • Local governments and critical infrastructure operators participating in emergency planning and drills.
  • Nongovernmental partners and resource providers engaged in disaster preparedness and response activities.

Timeline and implementation considerations

  • Effective date: Not specified in the available information.
  • Implementation: Would require establishing, or designating, responsible offices or officials to conduct annual reviews and coordinate annual exercises.
  • Integration: As a codified GCEMP, agencies would need to align existing plans, training, budget planning, and procurement with the requirements of the codified framework.

Fiscal and administrative considerations

  • Potential costs: Staff time for annual reviews, planning, and drills; training and exercise logistics; equipment, venues, and coordination costs.
  • Budget implications: May necessitate annual allocations to support planning cycles and exercise activities, unless already covered by existing emergency management funding.

Status and next steps

  • Status: Not provided in the available materials.
  • Introductions and referrals: Introduced November 27, 2025; typically, the bill would proceed through committee review, hearings, and potential amendments before final passage.

Why this matters

Codifying the GCEMP and mandating regular review and exercises aims to enhance Guam’s preparedness, coordination, and resilience in the face of natural disasters, emergencies, and other incidents by ensuring the plan remains current and regularly tested.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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