SB1005

SB1005 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to designate the lieutenant governor as the secretary of state for intergovernmental relations.

SB1005 amends Section 26-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to designate the lieutenant governor as the secretary of state for intergovernmental relations. This role includes recordation of legislative and gubernatorial acts, certification of state documents, maintenance of an official file of rules adopted by state departments, and coordinating with other U.S. jurisdictions to promote Hawaii's interests. The lieutenant governor may employ staff as necessary without regard to chapter 76.