What's Being Discussed

• Travel expense rules for County Council members (Bill 140, 2026): The committee will review a proposed law that would allow the Director of Council Services and the County Clerk to create written travel policies for Council members and certain legislative staff. These policies would need approval from the Council Chair and must follow specific requirements.
• How the county manages grants (BFED-20): The committee will have a general discussion about how Maui County handles grant programs — including agreements, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements. No votes or formal actions will be taken on this topic.

Decisions Expected

• The committee may vote to advance Bill 140 (2026) to a first reading before the full County Council, with or without changes. They may also choose to set the bill aside (file it) without further action.
• The grant administration discussion is informational only — no legislative action is planned.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Maui County taxpayers interested in how public funds are used for elected officials' travel
• Nonprofit organizations, businesses, or community groups that receive or apply for County grants
• County Council members and legislative staff who would be directly affected by the new travel policy rules
• Residents of all Maui County areas, including Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi, who can testify in person, online, or by phone

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and can be attended in person in Wailuku or joined online via Microsoft Teams.