Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1453: RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1453 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS. Primary sponsor: Adrian Tam (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits boards from beginning or continuing meetings after 9:00 p.m., excluding county council meetings.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.