Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB168 Compare Versions

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1	1	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 168 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2021 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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3	3	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 168
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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	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, 2021. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________ By Request
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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	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, 2021.
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77	77	INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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88	88	Report Title: Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Closed Meetings Description: Allows state boards to hold meetings closed to the public to consider statements and information obtained from witnesses or victims during an investigation into the hiring, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee, or of charges brought against the officer or employee. 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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102	102	Allows state boards to hold meetings closed to the public to consider statements and information obtained from witnesses or victims during an investigation into the hiring, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee, or of charges brought against the officer or employee.
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110	110	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.