Hawaii House Bill 2210

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on January 24 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-01-26 - Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3
Pending: House Water & Land Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the state constitution. Clarifies that emergency powers shall not be used to address issues arising out of existing economic pressures. Provides for greater clarity and specificity regarding the scope of suspensions of law. Authorizes the Governor to require the counties to obtain approval before issuing any emergency order, rule, or proclamation. Clarifies the legal framework governing the extension and termination of emergency periods. Allows the Legislature to terminate a state of emergency or local state of emergency. Clarifies that the Governor may re-declare a state of emergency that has been terminated. Specifies when certain prohibitions during an emergency or a severe warning expire. Defines "severe warning".

Relating To Emergency Management.

Rep. Micah Aiu [D]

Rep. Andrew Garrett [D]

Rep. Mahina Poepoe [D]

Rep. Cory Chun [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-01-26	House	Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3
2024-01-24	House	Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2024-01-22	House	Pending introduction.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2210&year=2024
Text	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/HB2210_.HTM