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HRS §193-31

Governor can use federal programs for the State

This section lets the governor sign the State up for benefits from certain federal laws, now or in the future, like the ones listed. It is a short permission, not a detailed rule.

The statute, as written — Authorization

The governor is authorized to avail the State of the benefits of any law or laws of the United States, now existing or to be enacted, such as Title 16 United States Code, sections 1701 to 1706, or any other law or laws of similar purport.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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