THE SENATE
S.B. NO.
1617
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to public meetings.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that public meetings should be conducted at times that are accessible to the general public. The legislature further finds that public meetings conducted after 9:00 p.m. disadvantage those with work, school, or caregiving obligations the following day.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to prohibit boards from beginning or continuing meetings after 9:00 p.m., excluding county council meetings.
SECTION 2. Chapter 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"[Underlined: §92- ] [Underlined: Meeting times; limitations.] [Underlined: No board shall begin or continue a meeting after 9:00 p.m.; provided that this section shall not apply to county council meetings.]"
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
Meeting Times; Boards; Limitations
Description:
Prohibits boards from beginning or continuing meetings after 9:00 p.m., excluding county council meetings.
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