Clarifies emergency powers to address sudden disasters, not long-term issues.

This bill amends Hawaii's emergency management law to clarify that emergency powers are limited to sudden disasters that cause catastrophic harm and immediate danger. It aims to prevent the governor from using emergency powers for long-term issues like affordable housing shortages. The bill redefines "emergency" and "disaster" to ensure these powers are only used for sudden, unprecedented events requiring immediate response. The changes aim to preserve the separation of powers between the legislature and the executive branch.

Clarifies emergency powers to address sudden disasters, not long-term issues.

This bill amends Hawaii's emergency management law to clarify that emergency powers are limited to sudden disasters that cause catastrophic harm and immediate danger. It aims to prevent the governor from using emergency powers for long-term issues like affordable housing shortages. The bill redefines "emergency" and "disaster" to ensure these powers are only used for sudden, unprecedented events requiring immediate response. The changes aim to preserve the separation of powers between the legislature and the executive branch.