Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2449: RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2449 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS. Primary sponsor: Elle Cochran (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Places limits on emergency management powers of the governor and mayors. Establishes the Emergency Powers Oversight Committee to oversee emergency proclamations. Provides that a state of emergency or local state of emergency terminates automatically after 30 days, rather than 60 days. Limits the total duration of a state of emergency or local state of emergency to 60 days unless approved by a Concurrent Resolution of the Legislature. Requires any proclamation suspending a statute to be narrowly tailored and supported by a written justification.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elle Cochran | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.