HB 1453: RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to public meetings.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that public meetings should be conducted at times that are accessible to the general public.  The legislature further finds that public meetings conducted after 9:00 p.m. disadvantage those with work, school, or caregiving obligations the following day.

     Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to prohibit boards from beginning or continuing meetings after 9:00 p.m., excluding county council meetings.

     SECTION 2.  Chapter 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§92-     Meeting times; limitations.  No board shall begin or continue a meeting after 9:00 p.m.; provided that this section shall not apply to county council meetings."

     SECTION 3.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Report Title:

Meeting Times; Boards; Limitations

Description:

Prohibits boards from beginning or continuing meetings after 9:00 p.m., excluding county council meetings.

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