HRS §27-5
Modifying rules to keep federal money or bond promises
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section lets the governor change the rules in this chapter, but only as much as needed to keep federal money coming in and to avoid breaking bond promises to lenders. The governor must quickly tell the next legislature about any change and why.
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The statute, as written — Modification to preserve federal aid or bond obligations
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, only to the extent necessary to preserve the receipt of any federal aid and not to impair the obligation of the State or counties to the holders of any bonds issued by the State or counties, modify the strict provisions of this chapter and shall promptly report any such modification with the governor's reasons therefor to the succeeding legislature for review.
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