HI HB1425

Establishes a temporary working group to study the feasibility of transitioning Hawaii's legislative session from the current 3.5-month period (mid-January to early May) to a year-round session

Working group membership includes one senator (co-chair), one house member (co-chair), a governor appointee, attorney general, chief clerks of both chambers, and representatives from League of Women Voters, Common Cause Hawaii, and Hawaii State Association of Counties

Working group must analyze financial impacts including staffing requirements, operational costs, office space needs, and recommend necessary constitutional and statutory changes for implementation

Legislative Reference Bureau will provide administrative support and may retain contractors to assist; working group must submit findings and proposed legislation 20 days before the 2026 regular session

Appropriates unspecified general fund amount for fiscal year 2025-2026; working group ceases to exist on June 30, 2026; effective date set to July 1, 3000 (placeholder date)