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SB1556Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Trusted Public Representatives.

IntroducedSenate Government Operations

Introduced by Les Ihara, District 10

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Establishes a Trusted Public Representative Program within the Office of Information Practices under which the Office assigns a volunteer Trusted Public Representative trained in the requirements of the Sunshine Law and observes public agency meetings closed to the public. Allows the Office of Information Practices to conduct background checks of current and prospective Trusted Public Representatives. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Where it stands

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

December 8, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Pending Introduction.

  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to GVO, WAM/JDC.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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