Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1529: RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1529 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Primary sponsor: Andrew Garrett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Reduces the quorum requirement for boards and commissions to a majority of current voting members of a board or commission. Reduces the number of affirmative votes needed to validate action of a board or commission to a majority of members voting at a meeting with quorum.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.