Bills

SB 870: RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2025-02-07

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires the Comptroller and State Librarian to identify state office buildings, including state libraries, that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings and estimate the costs and resources, including additional staffing, to effectuate this purpose.  Allows the Comptroller and State Librarian to partner with the University of Hawaii in performing these tasks.  Requires a report to the Legislature.  Effective 1/1/2525.  (SD1)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations8MIN
Jan 28, 2025

Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations

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