What's Being Discussed

• Time limits for public testimony: The committee will discuss and decide on how much time members of the public are allowed to speak at regular and subcommittee meetings.
• Budget approval: The committee will review a budget prepared by the Budget and Finance (B&F) Subcommittee and consider sending it to all members statewide for a vote.

Decisions Expected

• A vote on public testimony time limits for future meetings.
• A vote on approving the proposed budget to move it forward for a statewide vote among blind vendors.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Blind vendors in Hawaii who participate in the state's vending program — this committee represents their interests, and the budget vote directly affects them.
• Members of the public who wish to provide input on how the committee runs its meetings or on the proposed budget.

Meeting details: Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. at Hoʻopono Auditorium, 1901 Bachelot Street, Honolulu. A continental breakfast will be provided at registration.

To submit written testimony before the meeting, email bhiga@dhs.hawaii.gov or mail it to the address above by Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Testimony can also be given in person at the meeting.

If you need disability-related accommodations, contact MJ Andres at (808) 586-5283 or mandres@dhs.hawaii.gov as soon as possible.