Proclamation of Emergency Period due to COVID-19 (Governor of the State of Hawaii)

1. Section 127A-16, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by activating the Major Disaster Fund.

2. Sections 127A-13 and 127A-12, Hawaii Revised Statutes, in order for county and state agencies to provide emergency relief and engage in emergency management functions as defined in section 127A-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as a result of this event, to suspend as allowed by federal law, the following statutes to the extent necessary for county and state agencies to accomplish the emergency management functions contemplated under this Proclamation: a. Section 37-41 , Hawaii Revised Statutes, appropriations to revert to state treasury. b. Section 37-74(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, program execution, except for sub-sections 37-74(d)(2) and 37-74(d)(3), Hawaii Revised Statutes, and any such transfers or changes considered to be authorized transfers or changes for purposes of section 34- 74( d)(1) for legislative reporting requirements. c. Section 40-66, Hawaii Revised Statutes, lapsing of appropriations. d. Chapter 46, Hawaii Revised Statutes, county organization and administration as any county ordinance, rule, regulation, law, or provision in any form applies to any county permitting, licensing, zoning, variance, processes, procedures, fees, or any other requirements that hinder, delay, or impede the purpose of this Proclamation. e. Chapter 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes, collective bargaining in public employment. f. Chapter 89C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, public officers and employees excluded from collective bargaining. 5 of7 g. Section 102-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, contracts for concessions in government buildings; bid requirements. h. Section 103-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, general fund. i. Section 103-53, Hawaii Revised Statutes, contracts with the State or counties; tax clearances, assignments. j. Section 103-55, Hawaii Revised Statutes, wages, hours, and working conditions of employees of contractors performing services. k. Chapter 103D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Hawaii public procurement code. I. Chapter 103F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, purchases of health and human services,

3. Section 127A-30, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to any prohibited increase in the selling price of any commodity, whether at the retail or wholesale level, in the area that is the subject of this disaster Proclamation shall continue for the period of this Proclamation for all: a. Food, water, or ice; and b. Medical supplies, medical protective measures, medications, vitamins, or any other commodity intended to help the population stay well, recover from any illness, or protect them from any illness; and c. Personal hygiene, paper or disposable cleaning products including but not limited to paper towels, napkins, toilette paper, hand sanitizer, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, cleaning supplies of any kind, or any other commodity intended to help sanitize or clean individuals, items, or areas; and d. Any other commodity that the seller or contractor knows or should know are intended for use by any member of the public or entity of 6 of 7 any type to prepare for, respond to, or use because of the circumstances giving rise to the emergency that is the subject of this Proclamation.

4. Section 127A-12(b), Hawaii Revised Statutes, and in order to provide emergency disaster relief, hereby direct all state agencies and officers to cooperate with and extend their services, materials, and facilities as may be required to assist in all efforts to eliminate the danger. I FURTHER DECLARE that the disaster emergency relief period shall commence immediately and continue through April 29, 2020, or by a separate proclamation, whichever occurs first. Done at the State Capitol, this . 4th day of March, 2020 . DAVID v:'10E?' Governor of Hawai'i APPROVED: ~ -9-'Clare E. Connors Attorney General State of Hawai'i 7 of 7