SB 2512 Summary

• Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 127A-12(b) to establish notice and reporting requirements for the Governor's use of emergency management powers related to public resources.

• Requires the Governor to provide notice to the legislature at least 14 days before expenditure or use of contributions, grants, or loans of public resources.

• Mandates the Governor submit a report to the legislature within 5 days of each exercise of this authority, including date, amount, program identification, program impacts, and detailed explanation of public purpose.

• Requires the Governor submit a comprehensive summary report to the legislature no later than 30 days prior to each regular session covering all exercises of this authority during the preceding 12-month period (December 1 to November 30).

• Makes minor grammatical and technical corrections to existing emergency management provisions.