2025 Regular SessionHawaii Legislature

SB1556: Relating To Trusted Public Representatives.

Legislative Summary

Establishes a Trusted Public Representative Program within the Office of Information Practices under which the Office assigns a volunteer Trusted Public Representative trained in the requirements of the Sunshine Law and observes public agency meetings closed to the public. Allows the Office of Information Practices to conduct background checks of current and prospective Trusted Public Representatives. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

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Bill History

1/22/2025
Pending Introduction.
Senate
1/23/2025
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Senate
1/27/2025
Referred to GVO, WAM/JDC.
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/22/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Government Operations(Senate)

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Les Ihara
Les Ihara
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/22/202568.0 KB