SB 1556

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 27, 2025.

OIP; Public Agency Meetings; Sunshine Law; Executive Meetings; Trusted Public Representatives; Program; Rules; Report; Appropriations.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-1556
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee GVO, WAM/JDC
Senate in_committee 2025-01-27
Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Establishes a Trusted Public Representative Program within the Office of Information Practices under which the Office assigns a volunteer Trusted Public Representative trained in the requirements of the Sunshine Law and observes public agency meetings closed to the public. Allows the Office of Information Practices to conduct background checks of current and prospective Trusted Public Representatives. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Sponsor
Jr., Les Ihara
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-27 Status in_committee
2025-01-27 Latest Action Referred to GVO, WAM/JDC.
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