HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	330
TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2013		H.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The purpose of this Act is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to require, in part, that state and local government entities ensure that all programs, services, or activities be accessible to persons with disabilities.

     SECTION 2.  Section 92-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

     "(a)  The board shall give written public notice of any regular, special, or rescheduled meeting, or any executive meeting when anticipated in advance.  The notice shall include an agenda which lists [all]:

(1) All of the items to be considered at the forthcoming meeting[, the];

(2) The date, time, and place of the meeting, and in the case of an executive meeting the purpose shall be stated[.]; and

(3) A telephone number, facsimile number, and email address for individuals with disabilities to contact if they need an accommodation.

     The means specified by this section shall be the only means

required for giving notice under this part notwithstanding any law to the contrary."

     SECTION 3.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Report Title:

Public Agency Meetings; Notice Requirements; Disabilities

Description:

Requires public notices to provide contact information for requests for accommodations for individuals with disabilities.  (HB330 HD1)

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