Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green is taking a trip with his family and will be out of the state from June 8-23.
Green will retain executive authority while traveling and remain in regular contact with state leadership and his Cabinet members.
Acting Lt. Gov. Keith Regan will oversee day-to-day government operations in the state and serve as acting governor during Green’s trip, consistent with state law and continuity of government procedures.
The administration also established a coordinated leadership and emergency response structure while the governor is traveling.
Hawai‘i Department of Defense Adjutant General and Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency Director Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan, along with Cabinet leaders and emergency management officials, will advise and support state operations in the event of a disaster or emergency.
Emergency response protocols and emergency proclamation preparations also are coordinated in advance to ensure continuity of operations and rapid response capabilities statewide.
“Government operations will continue seamlessly while I am traveling and we have strong leadership and emergency management systems in place to ensure the state remains fully prepared and responsive,” said Green in an announcement about his upcoming travel. “Keith Regan brings decades of public service experience and steady leadership — and our Cabinet, emergency management teams and county partners are fully coordinated to respond quickly and effectively if needed.”
The governor’s office, Cabinet agencies and emergency management leadership coordinated operational plans in advance to ensure uninterrupted government functions and continued statewide readiness throughout this period.
