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HI HB786
Bill
Status
1/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Justin Woodson
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 92F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require government agencies to exercise reasonable care in maintaining all government records that must be available for public inspection.
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Adds a new statutory duty of reasonable care in response to the Hawaii Supreme Court's ruling in Molfino v. Yuen (2014), which held that agencies have no duty of reasonable care absent a statutory requirement.
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Requires each agency to issue instructions and guidelines to effectuate public records requirements and ensure employees are informed of applicable requirements.
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Becomes effective upon approval.
Legislative Description
Government Records; Maintenance; Duty to Exercise Reasonable Care; Public Inspection
Last Action
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/17/2015