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HRS §92-41

Public notice required for government hearings

Government agencies must tell the public about any public hearing they schedule. The notice must be given in the county where the hearing's action would affect people. It must state the time, place, and topic of the hearing, even if other laws don't require it.

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The statute, as written — Giving public notices

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, all governmental agencies scheduling a public hearing shall give public notice in the county affected by the proposed action, to inform the public of the time, place, and subject matter of the public hearing. This requirement shall prevail whether or not the governmental agency giving notice of public hearing is specifically required by law, and shall be in addition to other procedures required by law.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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