Bills

SB 2449: PUBLIC MEETINGS; BUSINESS DAYS; BOARD PACKETS; PUBLIC INSPECTION; REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-01-21

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-05: The committee on GVO deferred the measure.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Defines "business day" as used in Part I of Chapter 92, HRS, governing public meetings.  Clarifies that board packets, if created, shall be made available for public inspection in the board's office during regular business hours, no later than three full business days before the public meeting.  Defines "regular business hours".

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations21SEC
Feb 5, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations

Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations3MIN
Feb 3, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations

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