2011 Senate Bill 1449 (Relating to the sunset of government agencies)

• Introduced by Sen. Donna Kim Mercado (D) on January 26, 2011, establishes the Hawaii Sunset Advisory Commission to regularly assess new and existing governmental agencies' proposal for or performance of duties and responsibilities; makes recommendations on legislative actions to implement its recommendations; and works in conjunction with the Legislature and state auditor.
• The committee(s) on Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs has rescheduled its public hearing to Saturday, 2-12-2011 at 10 a.m. in conference room 229.

New government-created commission to assess government performance

Creating efficiency and transparency in government, while a worthwhile cause, is a daunting task. SB1449 is proposing to create a 12-person Hawaii Sunset Advisory Commission, made up of 8 members of the Legislature, along with 4 members from the general public who will be appointed by the governor. The commission will review reports submitted by government agencies and then make recommendations on “alteration, continuation, or reorganization” of those agencies.

Join in the discussion at the public hearing at the state Capitol scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at 10 a.m. in conference room 229.

Click here for the status of SB1449: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2011/lists/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1449

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