Bill > HB403

This bill modifies Hawaii's Sunshine Law regarding board member attendance at informational meetings by removing previous restrictions on the number of board members who can attend such gatherings and eliminating the requirement that they report details of these meetings afterward. Specifically, the bill allows board members to attend and participate in discussions during informational meetings, presentations, legislative hearings, conventions, seminars, or community meetings related to board business, as long as the event is not specifically organized exclusively for board members. The bill maintains a key constraint that while board members can discuss matters during these events, they cannot make or seek commitments about how they will vote. The legislation aims to provide board members with more flexibility in gathering information while still maintaining transparency and preventing private decision-making outside of public meetings. The changes will take effect immediately upon the bill's approval, and the bill ensures that any existing rights, penalties, or proceedings will not be impacted by this new law.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=403&year=2026