HB 2210 Hawaii House · 2024 Regular Session

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Summary
Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the state constitution. Clarifies that emergency powers shall not be used to address issues arising out of existing economic pressures. Provides for greater clarity and specificity regarding the scope of suspensions of law. Authorizes the Governor to require the counties to obtain approval before issuing any emergency order, rule, or proclamation. Clarifies the legal framework governing the extension and termination of emergency periods. Allows the Legislature to terminate a state of emergency or local state of emergency. Clarifies that the Governor may re-declare a state of emergency that has been terminated. Specifies when certain prohibitions during an emergency or a severe warning expire. Defines "severe warning".
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2024 Last action Jan 26, 2024
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3
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Committee
1
Jan 26, 2024
Committee
Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3
lower
Jan 24, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 22, 2024
Introduced
Pending introduction.
lower
3 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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