Amends emergency management powers to restore constitutional balance and establish legislative oversight.

This bill amends Hawaii's emergency management laws to restore constitutional balance, establish legislative oversight, and create a foundation of rights that cannot be suspended during an emergency. It establishes an Emergency Powers Oversight Committee to solicit public testimony, subpoena evidence, and issue recommendations regarding emergency proclamations. The bill also specifies that certain rights, including due process and environmental protection laws, cannot be suspended during an emergency.

Amends emergency management powers to restore constitutional balance and establish legislative oversight.

This bill amends Hawaii's emergency management laws to restore constitutional balance, establish legislative oversight, and create a foundation of rights that cannot be suspended during an emergency. It establishes an Emergency Powers Oversight Committee to solicit public testimony, subpoena evidence, and issue recommendations regarding emergency proclamations. The bill also specifies that certain rights, including due process and environmental protection laws, cannot be suspended during an emergency.