HI HB2236

Prohibits governors and mayors from suspending agency response deadlines for public records requests or vital records requests during emergencies, though allows reasonable delays up to six months due to extenuating circumstances.

Requires any emergency suspension of law to identify the specific statute suspended, specify the emergency management functions facilitated, and justify the suspension based on protecting public health, safety, and welfare.

Authorizes the legislature to terminate a state of emergency declared by the governor by a two-thirds vote, and county councils to terminate local emergencies by a two-thirds vote.

Adds definition of "severe weather warning" to include notifications from the National Weather Service, Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, or USGS regarding dangerous conditions such as tsunamis, hurricanes, flash floods, volcanic activity, or high surf.

Allows the governor to require county approval from the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency director before issuing emergency orders when the governor assumes operational control during disasters beyond local control.