HB 724

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 21, 2025.

Sunshine Law; Open Meetings; Legislature; Exemption; Notice Requirement; Permitted Interactions; Boards and Commissions; Executive Branch Departments; Good Government; Transparency.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-724
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee LMG, JHA, FIN
House in_committee 2025-01-21
Government Operations
Summary

Amends the definition of a "board"" under the Sunshine Law to include the Legislature. Clarifies notice period requirements. Repeals the Legislature's exemption from the Sunshine Law. Repeals the exemption for permitted interactions between board members."

Sponsor
Ikaika Hussey
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-21 Status in_committee
2025-01-21 Latest Action Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2
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