Hawaii HB1395 amends state statutes to regulate neighborhood boards, including term limits and voting methods.

Hawaii HB1395 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish regulations for neighborhood boards. It mandates that counties revise their charters or ordinances to ensure neighborhood board members serve terms not exceeding one year. Additionally, it allows eligible voters to elect neighborhood board members through electronic means and in-person. The bill also requires counties to report compliance to the office of elections, which will inform the legislature of any noncompliance. Funding is appropriated for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support these compliance efforts.

Hawaii HB1395 amends state statutes to regulate neighborhood boards, including term limits and voting methods.

Hawaii HB1395 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish regulations for neighborhood boards. It mandates that counties revise their charters or ordinances to ensure neighborhood board members serve terms not exceeding one year. Additionally, it allows eligible voters to elect neighborhood board members through electronic means and in-person. The bill also requires counties to report compliance to the office of elections, which will inform the legislature of any noncompliance. Funding is appropriated for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support these compliance efforts.