SB1617

Hawaii SB1617 aims to ensure public meetings are accessible by prohibiting boards from starting or continuing meetings after 9:00 p.m., except for.

Hawaii SB1617 addresses the accessibility of public meetings by setting a 9:00 p.m. cutoff for meetings held by boards, excluding county council meetings. The bill responds to the legislature's recognition that late-night meetings can disadvantage individuals with work, school, or caregiving responsibilities the next day. The new law adds a provision to Chapter 92 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, specifying that no board can begin or continue a meeting past 9:00 p.m. This change aims to make public meetings more inclusive and convenient for the general public.