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HI SB2397

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Fukunaga

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii's open meetings law (Section 92-81) to modify quorum requirements specifically for neighborhood boards overseen by Honolulu's neighborhood commission when vacancies exist

  • Allows a majority of filled seats (rather than total seats) to constitute a quorum for conducting official business when a neighborhood board has vacancies

  • Requires only a majority of members present at a meeting where quorum is established to validate official board actions, rather than a majority of all board members

  • Applies exclusively to City and County of Honolulu neighborhood boards, not to other neighborhood or community outreach boards in the state

  • Effective date of January 1, 2525 (appears to be a placeholder or typographical error)

Legislative Description

Relating To Neighborhood Boards.

Neighborhood Boards

Last Action

Pass First Reading

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026
Government Operations1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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