SB870

Hawaii SB870 aims to improve telecommunication access for residents in rural areas to participate in legislative hearings.

Hawaii SB870 seeks to enhance equitable telecommunication access for residents in rural areas, including those with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring participation in the legislative process for nearly 450,000 residents on neighbor islands and rural Oahu. It mandates the comptroller to identify state resources for this purpose and submit a report with recommendations to the legislature before the regular session convenes.