Hawaii SB1617 prohibits boards from holding meetings after 9:00 p.m., except for county council meetings.

Hawaii SB1617 aims to ensure public meetings are accessible to the general public by prohibiting boards from beginning or continuing meetings after 9:00 p.m. This restriction is intended to accommodate individuals with work, school, or caregiving obligations the following day. The bill amends Chapter 92 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to include a new section specifying these meeting time limitations, with an exemption for county council meetings. The changes will take effect upon the bill's approval.

Hawaii SB1617 prohibits boards from holding meetings after 9:00 p.m., except for county council meetings.

Hawaii SB1617 aims to ensure public meetings are accessible to the general public by prohibiting boards from beginning or continuing meetings after 9:00 p.m. This restriction is intended to accommodate individuals with work, school, or caregiving obligations the following day. The bill amends Chapter 92 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to include a new section specifying these meeting time limitations, with an exemption for county council meetings. The changes will take effect upon the bill's approval.