Informing the Legislature that on July 9, 2024, the Governor returned the following bill without approval: SB2512 SD2 HD2 CD1

This document is a veto message from the Governor of Hawaii regarding Senate Bill 2512, which proposed changes to emergency management powers. The bill aimed to require the Governor to provide at least fourteen days of notice to the Legislature before using public resources during a state of emergency. The Governor rejected the measure because these notice requirements would hinder the ability to respond quickly and flexibly to disasters. Consequently, the bill does not become law and the existing emergency powers remain unchanged.