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New Video: Reading a Bill (and a Resolution)
When advocating, it’s always a good idea to look through the bill or resolution being considered. This video may help make them a bit more understandable. Check out more of our videos on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgLMUbGwLiZlzHQPe82oSRg
2020 State of Hawaii Data Book
For those of you who like to dive into numbers… the 2020 State of Hawaii Data Book has been published: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/databook/db2020/
Amending a Vetoed Bill
Both chambers will reconvene in special sessions tomorrow, 7/8/2021, at 3p. There are three vetoed bills which the legislature AMENDED yesterday to meet the governor’s objections (HB54, SB639, SB807). These amended bills are slated to be voted on tomorrow. If any of them passes by a majority in both chambers, it then goes off to the governor. He will have 10 days (not including weekends and holidays) to sign the…
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Reconvening to Consider Vetoed Bills
It looks like the legislature will be reconvening on Tuesday, July 6, to consider the governor’s vetoes. The convene times and Orders of the Day haven’t been posted yet, but once they are you should see a Special Session link on the legislature’s homepage (capitol.hawaii.gov) that will bring you to all the documents. You’ll be able to watch the proceedings on the House and
Amending a Vetoed Bill
Wait! The legislature has the option to AMEND a vetoed bill?! Yes, though it’s rarely done, the legislature has the option of convening prior to noon on the 45th day (this year, that’s July 6th) and amending a vetoed bill to meet the governor’s objections. The amended bill must pass one reading (vote) in the House and the Senate and then be signed by the governor within 10 days of…
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Intent-to-Veto Deadline Quickly Approaching
The Governor has until Monday, June 21st (that’s 35 days after adjournment sine die, not counting weekends or holidays) to provide the Legislature with his intent-to-veto list. If a bill in the Governor’s possession is NOT on the list, we know it will become law with or without his signature. [If a bill is neither signed nor vetoed by July 6th (45 days after adjournment sine die) it becomes law…
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Office Managers — Key Staff
Wanting to get in touch with a legislator’s office, but not sure who to speak to? The Office Manager is often a good bet! We’ve updated our office managers list, and you can find it on our website under the “Current Legislature” tab.
Our Latest Newsletter Is Out!
Session is over but that doesn’t mean the work is over. In this Edition, We talk about:
Regrouping and Assessing after SessionThe Governor’s “Intent to Veto” ListMeeting with LegislatorsSaying “Thank You”
As always, please contact us at (808) 587-0478 or [email protected] with any questions or suggestions.
It’s a Wrap!
The 2021 Regular Session has come to an end… but PAR will remain open and continue to be available to assist you! Tomorrow we’ll return to our interim hours of operation, 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. By the way, the next Regular Session will begin on Jan 19, 2022.
Final Reading
There are a lot of bills up for their Final Reading vote tomorrow (4/27/2021) in the House and Senate chambers. Wondering which bills will be on their agendas (their Orders of the Day)? It’s pretty easy to find out…