What's Being Discussed

Accessible agenda templates: The committee will consider forming a small working group to develop easier-to-read agenda formats — including Word and HTML versions — for agendas posted to the State calendar. This follows a complaint from a member of the public, Mr. Peter Fritz, who raised concerns about how agendas are currently posted and how that affects blind and low-vision users who rely on screen-reading software.
State internet portal contract: The Office of Enterprise Technology Services will share plans and recommendations for the State's internet portal contract. No vote is expected at this meeting — the presentation is meant to gather committee feedback ahead of a future decision.
Annual report on the State internet portal: The committee will review and consider approving its yearly report on how the State's internet portal operates. This report is required by state law and is submitted to the Governor and Legislature.
Accessibility compliance update: Tyler Hawaii, the company that manages the ehawaii.gov services, will give a progress update on efforts to make the internet portal more accessible to people with disabilities.
Portal program updates: Tyler Hawaii will also share a regular report covering recent portal activity, finances, customer feedback, and upcoming projects.

Decisions Expected

Approval of meeting minutes from August 6, 2026
A possible vote on forming a working group to study accessible agenda templates
Approval of the annual report on the State internet portal

Who Should Pay Attention

People with disabilities, especially blind and low-vision residents who use the State's online services or attend public meetings
Hawaii residents who use ehawaii.gov for government services
Anyone interested in digital accessibility and how the State manages its online presence