HI HB2168

Expands the definition of "board" under Hawaii's open meetings law to include "policymaking groups" created by constitutional provision, statute, rule, executive order, or emergency proclamation.

Adds "or policymaking responsibilities" to the definition of "board business" to clarify that matters involving policy creation and recommendations fall under the scope of open meetings requirements.

Modifies the definition of "meeting" to explicitly include deliberations on matters involving policymaking responsibilities, ensuring policy-related discussions require public notice and open proceedings.

Applies these definitional changes retroactively, with no effect on rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the July 1, 2024 effective date.