HI HB196

Adds "mitigation of hazardous situations" to the governor's powers to order government agencies and employees to take emergency action measures.

Expands Section 128-10.3 to allow the governor to authorize state or local agencies, officers, and employees to enter private property to investigate, determine, or mitigate hazardous situations without requiring a civil defense emergency declaration.

Requires at least 10 days' notice to property owners and occupiers before authorized entry onto private property, with a reasonable opportunity for property owners to address hazards before state intervention.

Applies private property entry authority specifically to three actions: removing dangerous trees or branches, stabilizing or removing unstable rock and soil hazards, and cleaning streams and waterways to prevent flooding or disasters.

Changes references from "designated state employees" to "agencies, officers, and employees, state or local" to broaden the scope of personnel authorized to conduct hazard mitigation activities.