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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Clarifies that records created, received, maintained, or used by private contractors performing government functions on behalf of public agencies shall be subject to the Uniform Information Practices Act.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that records created, received, maintained, or used by private contractors performing government functions on behalf of public agencies are subject to Hawaii's public records law, known as the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA), which is codified in chapter 92F of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. The bill adds a new section to UIPA requiring contracts for government functions to include provisions for contractors to retain records according to the agency's schedule and provide access to those records upon request, deeming all such retained records as government records. It also defines "government function" as any service, program, or activity an agency is legally authorized or required to perform, ensuring that outsourcing these functions does not circumvent public access to important information.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Carol Fukunaga (D)*,
Mike Gabbard (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Sharon Moriwaki (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Les Ihara (D),
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Last Action
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto. (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2312&year=2026 |
| SB2312_TESTIMONY_GVO_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2312_TESTIMONY_GVO_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2312_.HTM |
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