Haw. Rev. Stat. § 70
Current through Act 7 of the 2024 Legislative Session
That in case of the death, removal, resignation, or disability of the governor, or his absence from the Territory, the secretary shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of governor during such vacancy, disability, or absence, or until another governor is appointed and qualified.
Cf. U.S. Rev. Sts., §1843.
HRS § 70