Hawaii’s Office of Information Practices found Sunshine Law violations by the Hawaiian Homes Commission but cleared the Board of Land and Natural Resources of similar charges.
- Hawaiian Homes Commission chair violated transparency laws by discussing board business during recess and sending vote-seeking text messages.
- Board of Land and Natural Resources was cleared of charges related to meeting notices, remote access, and breakout sessions.
- The rulings involved complaints about proper meeting procedures and public access to government discussions.
- State taxation department’s denial of records requests was also reviewed under information disclosure laws.
Source: Hawaii Free Press
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