{"id":2287426,"date":"2024-07-01T16:24:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T20:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hawaii-governor-under-fire-for-veto-threat-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-07-01T16:28:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T20:28:34","slug":"hawaii-governor-under-fire-for-veto-threat-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hawaii-governor-under-fire-for-veto-threat-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawaii governor under fire for veto threat &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhawaii-governor-under-fire-for-veto-threat-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2287426&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses the opposition faced by Hawaii Governor Josh Green for his intention to veto a bill that would limit his authority to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency. House Bill 2581 aims to establish a balance between the public&#8217;s right to information and the concerns of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/worst-nightmare-maui-residents-caught-in-wildfires-before-official-alerts\/\" title=\"Maui locals trapped in wildfires without prior warnings.\">emergency \u2062management agencies<\/a>. \u200dCritics \u200cargue that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/scotus-sides-with-ted-cruz-6-3-in-campaign-finance-dispute\/\" title=\"SCOTUS Sides With Ted Cruz 6-3 in Campaign Finance Dispute\">current statute<\/a> represents \u200dgovernment overreach and violates the First\u2064 Amendment. The bill passed both chambers unanimously, with concerns raised about the suppression of \u200bfree speech. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency administrator expressed confidence in the current governor but acknowledged the need for a safeguard against potential misuse of\u200d powers\u200c by future governors.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">\n<div class=\"tdb-search-form-inner\"><input class=\"tdb-head-search-form-input\" placeholder=\" \" type=\"text\" value name=\"s\" autocomplete=\"off\" \/><button class=\"wpb_button wpb_btn-inverse btn tdb-head-search-form-btn\" title=\"Search\" type=\"submit\"><span>Search<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Hawaii governor under fire for veto threat<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> <a class=\"tdb-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/author\/avilches\/\">Ailin Vilches Arguello<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2024-07-01T15:57:19-04:00\">July 1, 2024 3:57 pm<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1692562\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. Josh Green (D-HI) is facing opposition for his intention to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/vetoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>veto<\/a> a bill that would limit his authority to suspend electronic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>media<\/a> transmission during a state of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/emergency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>emergency<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitol.hawaii.gov\/session\/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&#038;billnumber=2581&#038;year=2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>House Bill 2581<\/a> would remove these words from <a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/hawaii-revised-statutes\/division-1-government\/title-10-public-safety-and-internal-security\/chapter-127a-emergency-management\/section-127a-13-additional-powers-in-an-emergency-period\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Hawaii law<\/a> regarding a governor\u2019s or mayor\u2019s powers during an emergency, specifically \u201cto the extent permitted by or under federal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>law<\/a>, suspend electronic media transmission.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If signed into law, the bill will establish \u201ca reasoned and balanced measure\u201d that addresses both the public\u2019s right to information and the concerns of emergency management agencies, according to the Big Island Press Club.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe governor or mayors\u2019 ability to suspend any and all \u2018electronic media transmissions\u2019 during a state of emergency creates a clear prior restraint on lawful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/free-speech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>free speech<\/a> and publication and violates the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/first-amendment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>First Amendment<\/a> as upheld by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>United States<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/supreme-court\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Supreme Court<\/a>,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/us-news\/hawaii-josh-green-censorship-general-news-02a1a825beb8da8093b14894f22275a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>said<\/a> Chris Leonard, president of the Hawaii Association of Broadcasters. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe current statute clearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-says-surgeon-general-chilling-free-speech-via-big-tech\/\" title=\"GOP Says Surgeon General Chilling Free Speech Via Big Tech\">represents government overreach<\/a> in granting the state and county government a \u2018blank check\u2019 to shut down all electronic media transmission without providing an explanation for why this is necessary, what systems are affected, for how long, and how decisions would be made,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n<p>In a letter to Green, the Public First Law Center said state law provides Hawaii\u2019s governor with \u201ca robust array of powers\u201d to respond to emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Black, the center\u2019s executive director, said the bill \u201cdoes not limit any of these extraordinary powers\u201d but instead \u201cremoves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/language\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>language<\/a> that is overly broad, vague, and very likely unconstitutional if exercised.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, in his veto-intent message on June 21, Green said the state \u201cmust still guard against acts of extreme violence or acts of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/terrorism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>terrorism<\/a> which can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>social media<\/a> or other electronic media to communicate and activate crowds or destructive devices.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The bill passed both chambers unanimously.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe hunger for fact\u2010based information is never more intense than during an emergency, and when that information is hard to come by, people often resort to rumors and speculation,\u201d Big Island Press Club President Tiffany Edwards Hunt said. \u201cOne would think that\u2019s the last thing the government would want in a declared emergency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>James Barros, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency administrator, acknowledged concerns to the <em>Associated Press<\/em> about possible suppression of free speech. <\/p>\n<p>But he also said, \u201cWe\u2019re pretty confident that this current governor wouldn\u2019t do that.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>He argued the agency wants to provide an amendment aimed at preventing any future governor from exercising these powers \u201cin a very negative manner\u201d while still providing \u201cthe governor with some flexibility.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Besides Barros, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blinken-rebukes-china-for-human-rights-abuses-in-call-with-chinese-diplomat\/\" title=\"Blinken Rebukes China for Human Rights Abuses in Call with Chinese Diplomat\">press club<\/a>, broadcasters, Public First Law Center, and Stirling Morita, the president of the Society of Professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/journalists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Journalists\u2019s<\/a> Hawaii Chapter, supported this bill.<\/p>\n<p>Green has until July 10 to sign, veto, or let the bill become law without his signature. However, his adviser said he has not made a final decision.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1692562\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1692562\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<ul class=\"tdb-tags\">\n<li><span>Tags<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/emergency\/\">emergency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/first-amendment\/\">First Amendment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/free-speech\/\">Free Speech<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hawaii\/\">Hawaii<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/media\/\">Media<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/news\/\">News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/vetoes\/\">vetoes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hawaii Governor Josh Green is facing criticism for his plan to veto a bill that would limit his authority to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency. The bill, House Bill 2581, aims to address concerns about government overreach and violations of free speech rights. Various organizations and individuals, including the Big Island Press Club and the Hawaii Association of Broadcasters, support the bill. Green has until July 10 to make a decision on the bill<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3166,"featured_media":2287427,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hawaii-Gov.-Josh-Green-scaled-1024x768.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[4173,10364,33561],"class_list":["post-2287426","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-governor","tag-hawaii","tag-veto-threat"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hawaii-Gov.-Josh-Green-scaled-1024x768.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2287426","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3166"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2287426"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2287426\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2287427"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2287426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2287426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2287426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}