HI SB2436

Requires each house of the Hawaii legislature to establish rules enabling remote testimony at legislative committee hearings using video conferencing or other interactive technology.

Mandates procedures that allow the public to present oral testimony remotely at legislative committee hearings via the Internet or telecommunications technology.

Requires each house to establish procedures to accommodate persons with disabilities through remote testimony options.

Defines "remote testimony" as video conferencing or other technology that facilitates interaction between the public and legislators and enables oral testimony submission remotely during hearings and proceedings.

Takes effect upon approval, making permanent the temporary remote testimony arrangements that were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.