THE SENATE
S.B. NO.
1005
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to Other Jurisdictions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 26-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the lieutenant governor is designated the secretary of state for intergovernmental relations and shall perform the duties and functions heretofore exercised by the secretary of Hawaii. The duties and functions shall include [[Struck through: but not be limited to recordation]][Underlined: :]
[Underlined: (1)] [Underlined: Recordation] of all legislative and gubernatorial acts[[Struck through: , certification]][Underlined: ;]
[Underlined: (2)] [Underlined: Certification] of state documents[[Struck through: , and maintenance]][Underlined: ;]
[Underlined: (3)] [Underlined: Maintenance] of an official file of rules adopted by state departments as provided in chapter 91[[Struck through: .]][Underlined: ; and]
[Underlined: (4)] [Underlined: Coordinating, negotiating, and forming partnerships and agreements with other jurisdictions in the United States to promote, advance, and safeguard the interests of the State of Hawaii, as determined by the governor or legislature, including preventing other jurisdictions from making or supporting, financially or otherwise, travel arrangements to Hawaii for homeless or unhoused individuals.]
The lieutenant governor may employ staff as necessary without regard to chapter 76."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
LG; Secretary of State; Other Jurisdictions; Intergovernmental Relations; Homeless; Unhoused; Travel
Description:
Clarifies the Lieutenant Governor's duties as Secretary of State for Intergovernmental Relations, including working to prevent other jurisdictions from making or supporting travel arrangements to Hawaii for homeless or unhoused individuals.
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