HI SB54

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes § 349-4 to allow the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs to award non ex-officio members a "lifetime honorary kupuna" title through a board vote at a meeting with a quorum present.

Requires the Governor to take into consideration a person's receipt of the lifetime honorary kupuna title when deciding whether to reappoint that person to the board.

Authorizes the Governor to reappoint a person holding the lifetime honorary kupuna title for continued terms over that person's lifetime, notwithstanding normal reappointment limitations.

Takes effect upon approval.