Overview: B 72-38, AN ACT TO AMEND § 65113 OF CHAPTER 65, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED; TO AMEND § 22402 OF ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 22, TITLE 5, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED; AND TO APPROPRIATE ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) FROM THE RAINY DAY FUND, RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING THE DISASTER RESPONSE-EMERGENCY OPERATIONS FUND, Introduced: November 27, 2025, Status: bill
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to establish the Disaster Response-Emergency Operations Fund to provide dedicated funding for disaster response and emergency operations on Guam. The bill aims to ensure that the government has the necessary resources to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters and other emergencies.
Key Provisions:
- Amends § 65113 to create the Disaster Response-Emergency Operations Fund as a special fund within the government of Guam.
- Amends § 22402 to authorize the use of the Disaster Response-Emergency Operations Fund for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
- Appropriates $1,000,000 from the Rainy Day Fund to the newly established Disaster Response-Emergency Operations Fund.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The government of Guam, including emergency management agencies and first responders, will have access to the dedicated funding for disaster response and emergency operations.
- Residents of Guam will benefit from the improved disaster preparedness and response capabilities enabled by the new fund.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced and is currently in the legislative process.
- If enacted, the Disaster Response-Emergency Operations Fund will be established, and the $1,000,000 appropriation from the Rainy Day Fund will be made immediately.
