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This bill modifies the quorum requirements for the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, which is a 20-member committee responsible for providing guidance on emergency medical services in Hawaii. Currently composed of three non-voting ex-officio members (from transportation, military, and health planning agencies) and 17 appointed members representing various medical and healthcare backgrounds, the bill changes the quorum definition from "a majority of the members" to "a total of seven members who have been appointed by the governor and whose terms have not expired". This means that instead of requiring more than half of the total 20-member committee to be present to conduct business, only seven specifically appointed members need to be present to establish a quorum. The bill maintains that a majority vote of members present at a meeting with an established quorum is still required to validate any committee actions. The committee members continue to serve without compensation but are reimbursed for necessary expenses, and they elect their own chairperson from among their members. The bill will take effect upon approval.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1425&year=2026