Hawaii HB2236 amends emergency management authority for the governor and mayors, clarifying powers during emergencies.

Hawaii HB2236 amends state statutes to clarify and expand the emergency management authority of the governor and county mayors. The bill allows the governor to declare a state of emergency and exercise additional powers, including suspending certain laws, shutting off utilities, and directing mandatory evacuations. Similarly, mayors can declare local states of emergency and exercise powers such as suspending county laws and managing resources. The bill also specifies that emergency declarations can last up to 60 days unless extended or terminated by the governor or mayor.

Hawaii HB2236 amends emergency management authority for the governor and mayors, clarifying powers during emergencies.

Hawaii HB2236 amends state statutes to clarify and expand the emergency management authority of the governor and county mayors. The bill allows the governor to declare a state of emergency and exercise additional powers, including suspending certain laws, shutting off utilities, and directing mandatory evacuations. Similarly, mayors can declare local states of emergency and exercise powers such as suspending county laws and managing resources. The bill also specifies that emergency declarations can last up to 60 days unless extended or terminated by the governor or mayor.