HB 1532 Summary

• Amends Section 377-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to admit and consider hearsay evidence in unfair labor practices proceedings.

• Changes the requirement that testimony and proceedings be "taken down" to instead be "recorded" by a reporter or mechanical recording device.

• Repeals the prohibition on admission or consideration of hearsay evidence in board proceedings.

• Takes effect on January 1, 2050.