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SB 870STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.

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)

Voted 12/8/2025

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

4 yea·0 nay·1 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 12/8/2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. 2/10/2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
  3. 2/10/2025Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 192) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
  4. 1/30/2025The 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.
  5. 1/28/2025The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 01-30-25 3:01PM; Conference Room 225.
  6. 1/24/2025The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
  7. 1/23/2025Referred to GVO, WAM.
  8. 1/21/2025Passed First Reading.
  9. 1/17/2025Introduced.