Senate Committee on Government Operations advises and consents to Terrence Gomez for 9-1-1 Board

The Senate Committee on Government Operations on April 14, 2026, voted to advise and consent to Governor's Message 784, confirming Terrence Gomez to the 9-1-1 Board for a term ending June 30, 2030. The committee met at 3 p.m. in Conference Room 225 and carried the nomination by recorded assent from the Chair and three senators; one senator was excused.

Gomez, appearing by Zoom, summarized his background and said he would bring operational experience to the board. "I've been in law enforcement for 27 years," he said, and told the committee he had worked with dispatchers as their commander and managed the EO system. Chair (identified in the transcript as the meeting chair) cited Gomez's county policing experience as a reason to support the nomination and thanked him for volunteering to serve.

Committee members noted written support for the nominee from Daveline Ricadio, EMS dispatch coordinator for the Maui Police Department. The Chair asked Gomez whether he had thoughts on the 9-1-1 Board's role in helping counties upgrade their public-safety answering points (PSAPs); Gomez replied he was "not really too familiar" with that specific issue and apologized for the lack of detail. The Chair emphasized that a county voice on the board is important to secure resources for PSAP improvements.

On the motion to advise and consent, the Chair recorded votes of "aye" by the Chair, Senator Hashimoto, Senator Moriwaki and Senator Ayla; Senator Gabbard was excused. The Chair congratulated Gomez and closed the hearing. The appointment is effective subject to the board's procedures and the term as announced.