HI HB1705

Amends Section 127A-1(c) to clarify that emergency powers cannot be exercised in violation of the Hawaii Constitution, in addition to the U.S. Constitution and federal law.

Modifies Section 127A-13 to require that any suspension of laws during an emergency be no broader and no longer than necessary, and must identify specific suspended law sections with justification based on protecting public health, safety, and welfare.

Establishes in Section 127A-14(e) that state of emergency proclamations automatically terminate after 60 days, by separate gubernatorial proclamation, or by concurrent resolution adopted by a two-thirds vote of each house of the legislature, whichever occurs first.

Requires in Section 127A-14(f) that any extension of a state of emergency proclamation for the same emergency or disaster may only be authorized for up to 60 days upon gubernatorial request and adoption of a concurrent resolution by a two-thirds vote of each house of the legislature.

Clarifies that the governor remains sole judge of whether an emergency exists, except as limited by the new termination and extension provisions.