HI SCR60

Bill

Committing To Provide Greater Public Access To The Legislative Process By Adopting Rules To Allow For Virtual Testimony, Hearing Recordings, And Internet Broadcasts Of Hearings Beyond Periods Of Catastrophic Events.

Introduced
03/10/2022

In Committee
03/11/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
05/05/2022

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION COMMITTING TO PROVIDE GREATER PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS BY adoptING rules TO allow for virtual testimony, hearing recordings, and internet broadcastS of hearings beyond periods of catastrophic events. .

AI Summary

This Concurrent Resolution commits the Hawaii Legislature to permanently adopt rules that allow for greater public participation in the legislative process, building on practices implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, it calls for the continued allowance of virtual testimony, meaning people can provide their statements remotely rather than in person, and for hearings to be recorded and broadcasted over the internet. This aims to overcome geographical barriers inherent in Hawaii's island chain, making it easier for residents from all islands to engage with government decisions without the need for costly and time-consuming travel, and also to protect the health and safety of participants.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (5)

Laura Acasio (D)*, Mike Gabbard (D)*, Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*, Joy San Buenaventura (D)*, Maile Shimabukuro (D),

Last Action

The committee on JDC deferred the measure. (on 03/30/2022)

Official Document

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=60&year=2022

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=60&year=2022
State Bill Page	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=60&year=2021
BillText	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/SCR60_.HTM
Bill	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/SCR60_.pdf
BillText	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/SCR60_.HTM
Bill	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/SCR60_.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HCR171	Committing To Provide Greater Public Access To The Legislative Process By Adopting Rules To Allow For Virtual Testimony, Recorded Hearings, And Internet Broadcasts Of Hearings Beyond Periods Of Catastrophic Events.	Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Todd, Woodson, Yamane excused (4).	Same As
SR42	Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, In Conjunction With The County Of Hawaii Department Of Water Supply, To Provide A Progress Report Regarding The Development Of The Kau Water System On Hawaiian Home Lands.	Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06/06/22.	Same As
SR55	Committing To Provide Greater Public Access To The Legislative Process By Adopting Rules To Allow For Virtual Testimony, Hearing Recordings, And Internet Broadcasts Of Hearings Beyond Periods Of Catastrophic Events.	The committee on JDC deferred the measure.	Same As

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