S.R. 112 Summary

• Requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on implementing audio and video technology to enable all Hawaii residents to provide oral testimony at legislative hearings remotely.

• Directs the study to examine the needs and costs associated with providing safe, stable, and secure Internet-based telecommunications access for remote legislative testimony.

• Addresses the financial burden on neighbor island residents caused by the fast-paced legislative timetable and travel costs required to testify in person.

• Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature by December 1, 2018.