I think HI just passed new regs that individuals will be issued COLB only. Long forms will no longer be available. Thus Obama can tell states that require BC that HI will offer only COLB for everyone and since he already served one term he cannot be denied name on ballot. It means more court cases to resolve issue (what happens when two state laws conflict). Dems already made their counter move to state BC requirements. Some very powerful Obama backers are going all out to prevent release of BC. We live in very interesting times folks.
That has been reported, but it has also been reported that this was done solely to accommodate Obama in his refusal to release his long form.
I think the HI law you refer to has to do with looking for documents other than your own. Surely an individual has the right to inspect his own BC. How would an HI resident even get a passport unless the state would make copies available to those who needed them?