HB 2235 Summary

• Amends section 92-2.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify that informational meetings or presentations on official board business must be open to the public.

• Exempts members of a county council from the limitation restricting attendance to "less than a quorum" at informal meetings, allowing more county council members to attend.

• Permits board members attending informational meetings to participate in discussions, including among themselves, provided no commitment relating to a vote is made or sought.

• Requires board members to report their attendance and matters discussed at informational meetings during the next duly noticed board meeting.