OHA adopts amended rapid‑response legislative testimony procedures for 2026 session
Jan 15, 2026
Jan 15, 2026
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.
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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.
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