SB 2681

  • Hawaii Senate Bill
  • 2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Jan 19, 2024
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating To Emergency Management.

Abstract

Amends chapter 127A, HRS, to clarify State and local authority. Prohibits the Governor or Mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital specifics during a state of emergency. Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be construed as permitting actions inconsistent with the state constitution. Adds definition of the term "severe warning" as used in 127A-30, HRS. Allows the Legislature and city councils to terminate a state of emergency, in whole or in part, issued by the Governor or Mayor, respectively.

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Jan 24, 2024

Senate

Referred to PSM, JDC.

  • Referral-Committee
Judiciary Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs

Jan 22, 2024

Senate

Passed First Reading.

Jan 19, 2024

Senate

Introduced.

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