HI SB353

Prohibits the governor or mayor from suspending access to public records under chapter 92F or vital records under section 338-18 during a state of emergency, though reasonable delays are permitted.

Adds definition of "severe weather warning" to include National Weather Service and other public authority notifications of dangerous conditions such as coastal inundation, high surf, flash flooding, volcanic activity, tsunami, or hurricane.

Requires any suspension of laws during a state of emergency to identify the specific sections suspended, specify which emergency management functions are facilitated, and justify the suspension based on protecting public health, safety, and welfare.

Allows the state legislature to terminate a governor-declared state of emergency by two-thirds vote after 30 days, and allows county councils to terminate a mayor-declared local state of emergency by two-thirds vote after 30 days.

Establishes that states of emergency automatically terminate after 60 days unless extended or terminated by proclamation, and requires governors and mayors to proclaim termination at the earliest possible date conditions warrant.