Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 869: RELATING TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOARDS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 869 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOARDS. Primary sponsor: Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Act 053, 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Defines community outreach board to mean a board established to serve in a community advisory capacity under a county commission or a county department. Includes community outreach boards in existing provisions of the Sunshine Law relating to neighborhood boards. Authorizes neighborhood board and community outreach board members to attend meetings or presentations related to official board business statewide. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Mike Gabbard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Les Ihara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 053, 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153).
- Act 053, on 05/15/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153).
- Passed Final Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) Fevella, Ihara).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 806).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Reconsideration of action taken on 04-03-25 in disagreeing to the House amendments.
- Senate agrees with House amendments. Placed on the calendar for Final Reading on 04-16-25.
- One Day Notice 04-16-25
- Received notice of reconsideration and Senate agreement (Sen. Com. No. 786).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 439).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 481).
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