Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB157 Compare Versions

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1		-	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 157 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2021 H.D. 2 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS AND RECORDS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
	1	+	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 157 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2021 H.D. 1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS AND RECORDS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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31	31		A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37		RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS AND RECORDS.
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43	43		BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47		-	SECTION 1. Section 92-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) A board may hold a meeting closed to the public pursuant to section 92-4 for one or more of the following purposes: (1) To consider and evaluate personal information relating to individuals applying for professional or vocational licenses cited in section 26-9 or both; (2) To consider the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved; provided that if the individual concerned requests an open meeting, an open meeting shall be held; (3) Notwithstanding the right of the individual concerned in paragraph (2) to request an open meeting, to consider statements and information obtained from witnesses or victims during the course of any investigation into the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting a witness' or victim's privacy will be involved; [(3)] (4) To deliberate concerning the authority of persons designated by the board to conduct labor negotiations or to negotiate the acquisition of public property, or during the conduct of such negotiations; [(4)] (5) To consult with the board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the board's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities; [(5)] (6) To investigate proceedings regarding criminal misconduct; [(6)] (7) To consider sensitive matters related to public safety or security; [(7)] (8) To consider matters relating to the solicitation and acceptance of private donations; and [(8)] (9) To deliberate or make a decision upon a matter that requires the consideration of information that must be kept confidential pursuant to a state or federal law, or a court order." SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2112.
	47	+	SECTION 1. Section 92-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) A board may hold a meeting closed to the public pursuant to section 92-4 for one or more of the following purposes: (1) To consider and evaluate personal information relating to individuals applying for professional or vocational licenses cited in section 26-9 or both; (2) To consider the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved; provided that if the individual concerned requests an open meeting, an open meeting shall be held; (3) Notwithstanding the right of the individual concerned in paragraph (2) to request an open meeting, to consider statements and information obtained from witnesses or victims during the course of any investigation into the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting a witness's or victim's privacy will be involved; [(3)] (4) To deliberate concerning the authority of persons designated by the board to conduct labor negotiations or to negotiate the acquisition of public property, or during the conduct of such negotiations; [(4)] (5) To consult with the board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the board's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities; [(5)] (6) To investigate proceedings regarding criminal misconduct; [(6)] (7) To consider sensitive matters related to public safety or security; [(7)] (8) To consider matters relating to the solicitation and acceptance of private donations; and [(8)] (9) To deliberate or make a decision upon a matter that requires the consideration of information that must be kept confidential pursuant to a state or federal law, or a court order." SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2112.
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49	49		SECTION 1. Section 92-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
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51	51		"(a) A board may hold a meeting closed to the public pursuant to section 92-4 for one or more of the following purposes:
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53	53		(1) To consider and evaluate personal information relating to individuals applying for professional or vocational licenses cited in section 26-9 or both;
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55	55		(2) To consider the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved; provided that if the individual concerned requests an open meeting, an open meeting shall be held;
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57		-	(3) Notwithstanding the right of the individual concerned in paragraph (2) to request an open meeting, to consider statements and information obtained from witnesses or victims during the course of any investigation into the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting a witness' or victim's privacy will be involved;
	57	+	(3) Notwithstanding the right of the individual concerned in paragraph (2) to request an open meeting, to consider statements and information obtained from witnesses or victims during the course of any investigation into the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting a witness's or victim's privacy will be involved;
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59	59		[(3)] (4) To deliberate concerning the authority of persons designated by the board to conduct labor negotiations or to negotiate the acquisition of public property, or during the conduct of such negotiations;
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61	61		[(4)] (5) To consult with the board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the board's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities;
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63	63		[(5)] (6) To investigate proceedings regarding criminal misconduct;
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65	65		[(6)] (7) To consider sensitive matters related to public safety or security;
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67	67		[(7)] (8) To consider matters relating to the solicitation and acceptance of private donations; and
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69	69		[(8)] (9) To deliberate or make a decision upon a matter that requires the consideration of information that must be kept confidential pursuant to a state or federal law, or a court order."
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71	71		SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
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73	73		SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2112.
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75		-	Report Title: Maui County Package; Boards; Closed Meetings Description: Authorizes any board that is subject to public agency meetings law to hold a closed meeting to consider statements and information obtained from witnesses or victims during the course of any investigation into the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting a witness' or victim's privacy will be involved. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD2) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
	75	+	Report Title: Maui County Package; Boards; Closed Meetings Description: Authorizes any board that is subject to public agency meetings law to hold a closed meeting to consider statements and information obtained from witnesses or victims during the course of any investigation into the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting a witness's or victim's privacy will be involved. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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81	83		Maui County Package; Boards; Closed Meetings
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87		-	Authorizes any board that is subject to public agency meetings law to hold a closed meeting to consider statements and information obtained from witnesses or victims during the course of any investigation into the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting a witness' or victim's privacy will be involved. Effective 7/1/2112. (~~HD2~~)
	89	+	Authorizes any board that is subject to public agency meetings law to hold a closed meeting to consider statements and information obtained from witnesses or victims during the course of any investigation into the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting a witness's or victim's privacy will be involved. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)
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95	97		The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.