Hawaii Senate Bill 353: Relating To Emergency Management.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Amends emergency management laws to clarify state and county authority. Prohibits the Governor or Mayor from suspending requests for records or vital records and statistics during a state of emergency. Adds definition of the term "severe weather warning". Allows the Legislature and county councils to terminate a state of emergency after thirty days, in whole or in part, issued by the Governor or Mayor, respectively. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)

Latest action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (2025-12-08)

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