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HI HB592
Bill
Status
1/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Lowen
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AI Summary
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Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 127A-12 to add protections for news media access during emergency closures ordered by the governor or mayor.
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Prohibits authorities from preventing duly authorized representatives of news services, newspapers, radio stations, television stations, or online news distribution networks from entering areas closed under emergency management powers.
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Requires news media be given all reasonable access and assistance in accessing closed areas.
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Establishes pool media system (one pool writer, pool photographer, and pool videographer) when full access cannot be reasonably granted to gather and disseminate information.
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Effective upon approval.
Legislative Description
Emergency Management; News Media Access
Last Action
The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/5/2015