Hawaii HB673 amends emergency management laws to clarify authority, ensure adaptable responses, and promote transparency and accountability.
Hawaii HB673 amends emergency management laws to clarify state and county authority, ensure adaptable responses, and promote transparency and accountability. The bill specifies that the governor or mayor cannot suspend agency response deadlines for public records or vital records during emergencies. It also details additional emergency powers for the governor and mayor, including shutting off utilities, directing evacuations, and suspending laws that impede emergency functions.
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