Act 215 Task Force

Created under Act 215, this task force was directed to study a specific statutory or regulatory problem and return nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo to ka ʻAhaʻōlelo within a defined timeframe. Task forces of this type in Hawaii typically include agency directors, legislative appointees, and public members with relevant expertise. Their reports carry significant weight in shaping follow-on legislation.

The task force's nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo may lead directly to new laws affecting nā kānaka o Hawaiʻi in the subject area it covers. Following its nā hālāwai lehulehu and final report is the most direct way to engage before policy is finalized.