Measure Title: RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.
Report Title: Comptroller; State Librarian; UH; State Office Buildings; State Libraries; Telecommunications; Accessibility; Legislative Hearings; Report
Description: Requires the Comptroller and State Librarian to identify state office buildings, including state libraries, that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings and estimate the costs and resources, including additional staffing, to effectuate this purpose. Allows the Comptroller and State Librarian to partner with the University of Hawaii in performing these tasks. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: GVO, WAM
Introducer(s): KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Ihara, Moriwaki, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai
Act:

Sort by DateChamberStatus Text
2/10/2025SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/10/2025SReported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 192) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
1/30/2025SThe committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
1/28/2025SThe committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 01-30-25 3:01PM; Conference Room 225.
1/24/2025SThe committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/23/2025SReferred to GVO, WAM.
1/21/2025SPassed First Reading.
1/17/2025SIntroduced.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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SB870 SD1

All Versions of this Measure

SB870_SD1 Link to SB870_SD1 .PDF file
SB870 Link to SB870 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB870_SD1_SSCR192_ Link to committee report SB870_SD1_SSCR192_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB870_TESTIMONY_GVO_01-28-25_

Hearing Notices

GVO
1/28/25 3:00P
CR 225 & Videoconference
GVO
1/30/25 3:01P
CR 225