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HI HB1054

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • House of Representatives shall establish rules for a pilot program enabling Hawaii County residents to provide live oral testimony at legislative committee hearings through audio or audiovisual technology.

  • House shall coordinate with Hawaii County to identify existing facilities with audio and audiovisual capabilities that could be used for remote testimony.

  • House must consult with the Chief Information Officer to ensure technology meets state network requirements, follows best practices, works across multiple platforms, and receives adequate resources and support.

  • House shall consult with the Disability and Communication Access Board to ensure full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

  • Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to implement the audiovisual testimony system; pilot program repeals June 30, 2017.

Legislative Description

Audiovisual Technology; Videoconferencing; Legislative Hearings; Testimony; Teleconferencing; Hawaii County ($)

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Takumi excused (1).

2/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2015
Legislative Management1/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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