Hawaii House Bill 1961

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-01-24 - Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1
Pending: House Water & Land Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Clarifies that the powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the Hawaii State Constitution. Provides parameters for the duration of suspension of laws and requires justification for the suspension. Authorizes the Governor to require the counties to obtain approval prior to issuing any emergency order, rule, or proclamation. Clarifies that a state of emergency may be extended or terminated by a separate or supplementary proclamation. Authorizes the legislature to terminate a state of emergency, in whole or in part, by an affirmative two-thirds vote of each legislative house. Defines "severe warning". Specifies that prohibitions on price increases of essential commodities during a severe warning expire seventy-two hours after the effective date and time of the initial declaration or any supplemental proclamation.

Relating To Emergency Management.

Rep. Sam Kong [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-01-24	House	Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1
2024-01-22	House	Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2024-01-19	House	Pending introduction.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1961&year=2024
Text	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/HB1961_.HTM