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OHA adopts amended rapid‑response legislative testimony procedures for 2026 session
Summary
Trustees adopted a procedure allowing OHA leadership to submit time‑sensitive testimony subject to full board ratification and requiring follow‑up notice to legislative committees if the board later amends or withdraws the position.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs' Beneficiary Advocacy & Empowerment committee approved amended legislative testimony procedures intended to let OHA leadership respond quickly when a bill with immediate beneficiary impact appears on a hearing calendar and the board cannot meet in time.
Corporation counsel explained the policy was developed after two instances last session when committees scheduled hearings within 48 hours on measures the board had not yet voted on.…
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