THE SENATE S.B. NO. 2172 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 S.D. 1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII: THE SENATE S.B. NO. 2172 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 S.D. 1 STATE OF HAWAII THE SENATE S.B. NO. 2172 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 S.D. 1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. Chapter 26, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "§26- Boards and commissions; absence of chairperson; assumption of authority and duties; prohibition. No staff member of a board or commission shall assume the duties of the chairperson of the board or commission in the chairperson's absence." SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2112. SECTION 1. Chapter 26, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "§26- Boards and commissions; absence of chairperson; assumption of authority and duties; prohibition. No staff member of a board or commission shall assume the duties of the chairperson of the board or commission in the chairperson's absence." SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2112. Report Title: Boards; Commissions; Absence of Chairperson; Assumption of Duties; Prohibition Description: Prohibits staff members from assuming the authority and duties of the chairperson of a board or commission. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent. Report Title: Boards; Commissions; Absence of Chairperson; Assumption of Duties; Prohibition Description: Prohibits staff members from assuming the authority and duties of the chairperson of a board or commission. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.