What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii State Committee of Blind Vendors and Ho'opono Services for the Blind are holding their statewide annual meeting on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ho'opono Auditorium in Honolulu. Key topics include:

• A report on the Randolph Sheppard Revolving Account balance and spending through June 2026
• An annual review from the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) manager, including future projections
• Training on HR and payroll services, including how blind vendors can save money by bundling HR costs
• A review of rights and responsibilities under the Randolph Sheppard Act, the federal law that gives blind vendors priority to operate vending facilities on government property
• A luncheon with a guest speaker

Decisions Expected

• Blind vendors will vote on the program budget for State Fiscal Year 2027 — this is the main action item at the meeting
• Public testimony will be accepted before the vote

Who Should Pay Attention

• Licensed blind vendors who participate in Hawaii's Business Enterprise Program
• Anyone interested in how the state supports blind vendors running vending facilities on government property
• Members of the public who want to comment on the proposed budget

Written testimony must be submitted by Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to bhiga@dhs.hawaii.gov or by mail to 1901 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817. Testimony may also be given in person. For disability accommodations, contact MJ Andres at (808) 586-5283 or mandres@dhs.hawaii.gov.