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HI HB797

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Lopresti

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new section to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 92F (Uniform Information Practices Act) prohibiting the governor from suspending any provision of the chapter or its rules during any emergency period.

  • Amends Section 127A-13(a)(3) to explicitly prohibit suspension of Chapter 92F provisions during emergencies, notwithstanding other emergency powers granted to the governor under Chapter 127A.

  • Maintains all other emergency powers of the governor under Chapter 127A, including powers related to quarantine, property closure, utility regulations, and other emergency management functions.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Public Records.

Governor

Last Action

Referred to PDP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1

1/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Pandemic & Disaster Preparedness1/27/2021

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