Open Records Agency Proposes Changes To Hawaii Sunshine Law

Facebook and Twitter could become the virtual town square for spirited public debate if the state’s public information watchdog agency has its way.

The Office of Public Information Practices has submitted two legislative proposals to Gov. Neil Abercrombie to be included in his administration’s package for the coming session, which begins next week.

One would revamp the state’s Sunshine Law in several ways, including allowing members of boards and commissions to maintain public social media accounts. If a few of them wanted to discuss an issue openly they could, and the public could also participate through the usual comments and feedback.

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