Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 2449
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- COCHRAN (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Places limits on emergency management powers of the governor and mayors. Establishes the Emergency Powers Oversight Committee to oversee emergency proclamations. Provides that a state of emergency or local state of emergency terminates automatically after 30 days, rather than 60 days. Limits the total duration of a state of emergency or local state of emergency to 60 days unless approved by a Concurrent Resolution of the Legislature. Requires any proclamation suspending a statute to be narrowly tailored and supported by a written justification.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 27, 2026 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6