Clarifies emergency management authority for state and county officials in Hawaii.
The bill amends Hawaii's emergency management laws to clarify the authority of state and county officials during emergencies. It specifies the conditions under which the governor or county mayor can declare a state or local state of emergency, respectively. The bill also outlines the powers available to the governor and mayor during such emergencies, including the ability to suspend certain laws and regulations to facilitate emergency management functions.
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