Hawaii House Bill HR122

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/7/25
• Refer: 3/14/25

Caption

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Review All Reports Required To Be Submitted To The Legislature And Make Recommendations On Which Reports Should Be Discontinued.

Impact

By tasking the LRB with this review, HR122 aims to streamline legislature operations and eliminate redundancies in reporting. The committee anticipates that discontinuing obsolete reports will not only reduce administrative burdens on agencies but also allow lawmakers to focus on more pertinent matters. This measure is expected to enhance legislative efficiency and improve the quality of information available to lawmakers, facilitating better decision-making processes.

Summary

House Resolution 122 (HR122) directs the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) of Hawaii to conduct a thorough review of all reporting requirements mandated to be submitted to the legislature. The resolution acknowledges the importance of reports for providing legislators with valuable information and analysis regarding the operations of executive agencies and the judiciary. However, the resolution also recognizes that certain reports may have become outdated or unnecessary, particularly those focused on programs that no longer exist or those that do not provide substantial new information over time.

Contention

Although HR122 generally has the goal of improving reporting processes, it may bring about discussions regarding the potential loss of valuable data that these reports may provide. Some stakeholders might express concerns about discontinuing reports without sufficient justification on the impact of such measures on transparency and accountability within state operations. It will be crucial for the LRB to thoroughly assess the necessity and utility of each report as it makes its recommendations, ensuring that any discontinuations are warranted and best serve the interests of the state and its residents.