HI HB2104

Extends the deadline to fill mid-term vacancies on Island Burial Councils from 30 business days to 75 calendar days after a vacancy occurs.

Authorizes stipend payments for council members representing geographic regions to cover expenses for attending meetings, funded and administered by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

Modifies quorum requirements so that a majority of appointed members constitutes a quorum, with a minimum of three members required to conduct business.

Addresses persistent vacancies and retention challenges on Island Burial Councils, particularly on less populated islands where councils often fail to meet quorum.

Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date).