Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB653 Compare Versions

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1	1	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 653 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2021 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to informal meetings. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 653
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31	31	A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37	relating to informal meetings.
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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 92-2.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (e) to read as follows: "(e) Two or more members of a board, but less than the number of members which would constitute a quorum for the board, may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official board business, including a meeting of another entity, legislative hearing, convention, seminar, or community meeting; provided that the meeting or presentation is open to the public and not specifically and exclusively organized for or directed toward members of the board. The board members in attendance may participate in discussions, including discussions among themselves; provided that the discussions occur during and as part of the informational meeting or presentation; [and] provided further that no commitment relating to a vote on the matter is made or sought. Notwithstanding section 92-3.1(b), the limitation on number of attendees shall not apply to members of a county council. At the next duly noticed meeting of the board, the board members shall report their attendance and the matters presented and discussed that related to official board business at the informational meeting or presentation." 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 Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.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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49	49	SECTION 1. Section 92-2.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (e) to read as follows:
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51	51	"(e) Two or more members of a board, but less than the number of members which would constitute a quorum for the board, may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official board business, including a meeting of another entity, legislative hearing, convention, seminar, or community meeting; provided that the meeting or presentation is open to the public and not specifically and exclusively organized for or directed toward members of the board. The board members in attendance may participate in discussions, including discussions among themselves; provided that the discussions occur during and as part of the informational meeting or presentation; [and] provided further that no commitment relating to a vote on the matter is made or sought. Notwithstanding section 92-3.1(b), the limitation on number of attendees shall not apply to members of a county council.
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53	53	At the next duly noticed meeting of the board, the board members shall report their attendance and the matters presented and discussed that related to official board business at the informational meeting or presentation."
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55	55	SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
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57	57	SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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107	107	Report Title: Exception to Limitation of Attendees at Informal Meetings; Sunshine Laws Description: Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official county council business for purposes of permitted interactions. Clarifies that such meetings shall be meetings that are open to the public. 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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115	115	Exception to Limitation of Attendees at Informal Meetings; Sunshine Laws
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121	121	Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official county council business for purposes of permitted interactions. Clarifies that such meetings shall be meetings that are open to the public.
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129	129	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.