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The Legislature’s redesigned website is live
The Legislature’s redesigned website is live. See the redesigned website at capitol.hawaii.gov. The Legislature’s website design team worked hard to modernize the look and navigation of the website while maintaining the functionality that users rely on.
A few highlights of the new design are:
A new mobile friendly version with improved functionality when visiting the Legislature’s site on a cell phone or tabletA simplified home page encouraging public…
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It’s a Wrap! Results of the 2022 Regular Session
We finally know the fate of all the legislation passed in the 2022 Legislative Session — the governor vetoed 28 of the 30 bills he considered vetoing, signed others into law, and left 6 to become law without signature. The Reports and Lists page of the Legislature’s website has been updated — scroll down to “Governor’s Actions” for the lists. Note: Until the paperwork on the 6 bills…
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The PAR Art Gallery
We loved sharing the artwork in our office during Art at the Capitol last week! For those who couldn’t join us, here are some photos.
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA), Art in Public Places Program.
Untitled, Richard Crawford A Concerted Effort, Robert Young A Saw, John McQueen Balancing Act Bottle, Mary Ann Leigh Boys Enjoying Recess Time – Nanakuli, Francis Haar Sight Lines/Fault Lines, Marcia Morse
Art at the Capitol
Come visit the Hawaii State Capitol next Friday evening and see some very cool art! You’ll be able to wander through legislative offices and see the pieces from the State Foundation of Culture and the Arts’ (SFCA) “Art in Public Places” program. Music from the Honolulu Youth Symphony will waft through the air, and QR codes will help you locate the artwork you want to see. Stop by PAR (room…
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“Defective” Effective Dates
We’re getting a lot of questions about what we call “defective” effective dates (effective dates far in the future, like July 1, 2050, or January 1, 2222) being put into bills. Rest assured, there’s no intention of the bill going off to the governor with that far ahead date intact.
These dates are added as placeholders and may facilitate discussion on bills that require cleanup work or negotiation. It’s…
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Capitol Re-Opens 3/7/2022
We’re looking forward to having the public back in the Public Access Room on Monday, 3/7!
The Public Access Room (PAR) is pleased that the Hawaii State Capitol is set to re-open to the public on Monday, March 7, 2022! As we begin to welcome visitors, we want to give you a heads-up about some of the procedures that have been put in place by building management to access the…
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Question of the Day: How do I get on Zoom if I’ve asked to offer oral testimony?
We’ve been getting this question a lot: “How do I get on Zoom if I’ve asked to offer oral testimony? Where do I go? What do I do?”
The answer is simple. Just sign into your account on the legislature’s website (capitol.hawaii.gov), click on the “Testimony” button (the same one you used to submit your written testimony), and locate the green box with the bill number you’ll be…
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And Away We Go…
Legislators have started to “pre-file” bills in anticipation of the 2022 Regular Session. Number-wise, new House bills start with HB1398, new Senate bills start with SB2001. To keep up with what’s in the hopper, click on the “Reports and Lists” button on the legislature’s website (https://capitol.hawaii.gov/) – you’ll find lists for House and Senate bills under “Measure Introduction”. New bills will continue to populate the lists…
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Capitol Building Remains Closed
So, here’s the latest from House and Senate leadership: the Capitol will continue to be closed to the public “for the near future”. No details have been received yet — we’ve been advised leadership will be reevaluating the situation in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, you’ve got access to all the proceedings — info briefings, floor sessions, hearings — on the House and Senate YouTube pages. And, when the…
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The Executive Budget
The journey of the Executive budget has begun.
Interested in viewing a summary of the governor’s proposed budget? Check out his “Budget in Brief” that’s been posted to the Budget & Finance website: https://budget.hawaii.gov/budget/executive-supplemental-budget-fiscal-year-2023/
Next, the Senate Ways and Means (WAM) committee and House Finance (FIN) committee will hold informational briefings with the executive departments. Things kick off with WAM & FIN joint briefings on Tuesday, January 4 —…
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