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HI SB353
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits the governor or mayor from suspending public access to government records under chapter 92F or vital records/statistics under section 338-18 during any declared state of emergency
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Requires any suspension of laws during an emergency to specifically identify the section being suspended, justify the suspension based on public health/safety/welfare, and be no broader or longer than necessary
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Allows the legislature to terminate a governor's state of emergency (in whole or in part) by two-thirds vote after 30 days from the proclamation date
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Allows county councils to terminate a mayor's local state of emergency (in whole or in part) by two-thirds vote after 30 days from the proclamation date
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Adds a definition of "severe weather warning" to include National Weather Service alerts for conditions such as tsunami, hurricane, flash flooding, volcanic activity, and high surf
Legislative Description
Relating To Emergency Management.
Emergency Management
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025