On September 1, 2026, Public First requested data concerning the State of Hawaiʻi boards and commissions.  The Governor appoints members to over 170 boards that cover every aspect of State policy.  Individuals interested in volunteering to serve on a board or commission have no easy method to know who is appointed currently and what vacancies exist or are expected because that information is not posted on the Internet.  The Governor, however, promptly disclosed the records on September 11.

• Boards and Commissions (spreadsheet)
• Vacancies (spreadsheet / PDF)
• Interim Appointments (spreadsheet / PDF)
• Appointment Log (spreadsheet / PDF)