The Office of Information Practices recently issued two informal opinions and five formal opinions under the Uniform Information Practices Act, chapter 92F, Hawaii Revised Statutes (UIPA), and Sunshine Law, part I of chapter 92, HRS. The summaries of the opinions can be found on the Opinions page at oip.hawaii.gov and by clicking the links below. ...
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What’s New
Four bills of interest affecting public meetings and public records have crossed over to the other side of the Legislature. One would amend chapter 92F, HRS, the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA), one would amend part I of chapter 92, HRS, the Sunshine Law, and two would amend the special neighborhood board provisions in part ...
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The Office of Information Practices (OIP) resolves open meetings and open records disputes, advises government agencies and boards, and assists the public in understanding their rights under these laws. OIP has a vacant Staff Attorney position that is “at will” and exempt from civil service. Must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and ...
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Happy New Year from the Office of Information Practices! New Sunshine Law provision: OIP wants to remind government boards and their staff that Act12 (HB1599, HD1, SD2), went into effect yesterday, January 1, 2025. It requires a board holding a remote meeting to always give remote testifiers the option of being on-camera via a Zoom ...
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