HI HCR276

Supports a policy requiring all hearings and floor sessions of the Hawaii House of Representatives to be broadcast via Internet or public television beginning with the 2012 Regular Session.

Emphasizes the legislature's commitment to ensuring fair public access to government information and proceedings for residents of all islands, particularly those disadvantaged by distance from Honolulu.

References Hawaii's historical efforts to increase public participation, including the 1989 creation of the Special Legislative Access Committee and subsequent implementations of public access technologies and services.

Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor, President of the Senate, ʻŌlelo Community Television Board of Directors, and members of the Access Hawaii Committee.