HRS §27-2
Governor may reassign state functions
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section lets the governor move certain state functions between departments, but not the district courts. It is a short, procedural rule about who can reassign these duties.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Assignment of functions by governor; report
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The governor may assign the functions in section 27-1, except the administration and operation of district courts, to such respective department or departments as can most appropriately and effectively perform the functions.
Sections this one refers to
§27-1 State government handles certain statewide services
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