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HI HB1529

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Garrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 92-15 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to change quorum requirements for state and county boards and commissions from a majority of all entitled members to a majority of "current voting members"
  • Changes the vote threshold needed to validate board or commission actions from a majority of all entitled members to a majority of members voting at a meeting where quorum is present
  • Applies to boards and commissions where quorum and voting requirements are not already specified in the creating law or ordinance
  • Preserves the requirement that due notice must be given to all members before meetings
  • Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date

Legislative Description

Relating To Boards And Commissions.

Quorum

Last Action

Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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