Bill > SB2870

This bill expands the membership of the Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission, often referred to as the LGBTQ+ Commission, by increasing the number of voting members from eight to eleven. Specifically, it adds one new voting member who must be under the age of twenty-nine at the time of appointment, and two additional voting members who will be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Senate President, respectively. This change also affects the quorum requirements and the number of appointed members from whom the chairperson is elected, both of which will now be based on the new total of eleven voting members. The bill aims to increase representation and participation within the commission, which advises the state on issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2870&year=2026