Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1617: 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
SB 1617 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic). 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 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“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.
- The committee on GVO deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-06-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225.
- The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to GVO, JDC.
- Introduced.