HB 416 Summary

• Amends Section 21G-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes to require the legislative broadcast program to make audio or audiovisual recordings of public hearings and informational briefings to the extent possible within available resources.

• Requires the legislative broadcast program to maintain an archive of all recordings and make them available to the public.

• Appropriates unspecified funds (amount left blank in bill) for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to purchase recording equipment, archival materials, and hire necessary staff.

• Directs the legislative reference bureau to expend appropriated funds for implementation of the legislative broadcast program.

• Takes effect July 1, 2088.