HI HB756

Requires each chamber of the Hawaii legislature to establish rules enabling neighbor island residents to present oral testimony at legislative committee hearings via audiovisual technology.

Designates existing sections 21-1 to 21-19 of Hawaii Revised Statutes as Part I ("Investigating Committees, General Powers, and Duties of Sergeant-at Arms") and adds a new Part II ("Committee Hearings, Generally") to Chapter 21.

Appropriates an unspecified sum from general revenues for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish audiovisual technology systems statewide.

Takes effect upon approval.