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HI HCR171
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Lopresti
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AI Summary
- Commits the Legislature to permanently adopt rules allowing virtual testimony, recorded hearings, and internet broadcasts of hearings beyond catastrophic events
- Addresses Hawaii's geographic challenges as an island archipelago affecting approximately 400,000 residents in Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii counties who face costly and time-consuming travel to attend in-person hearings
- Recognizes that remote meeting procedures implemented during COVID-19 pandemic successfully enabled participation by elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and those unable to leave work or school
- References prior legislative commitment to public access through Act 331 (Session Laws of Hawaii 1989) and rules adopted by both houses in 2021 for remote hearings and testimony
- Establishes that remote meetings can protect participant health and safety while expanding accessibility to the legislative process for all Hawaii residents
Legislative Description
Committing To Provide Greater Public Access To The Legislative Process By Adopting Rules To Allow For Virtual Testimony, Recorded Hearings, And Internet Broadcasts Of Hearings Beyond Periods Of Catastrophic Events.
Sunshine Law
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Todd, Woodson, Yamane excused (4).
3/29/2022
Committee Referrals
Finance3/29/2022
Legislative Management3/14/2022
Full Bill Text
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