The Public Access Room (PAR) is offering our legislative process workshop at numerous locations around Oahu. The workshop/presentation “Your Voice!” is about an hour in length, and covers the Legislature and how to effectively participate in the legislative process. Topics covered by the workshop include: Tips and techniques on effective lobbying, testimony, and communicating with Senators and RepresentativesUnderstanding the legislative... Read More Free Workshops around Oahu, Dec. 4-18...
As a result of being appointed to the Hawaii Labor Relations Board, Marcus R. Oshiro is no longer the Representative for House District 46. His term ended 10/24/2017. Wondering how his replacement is chosen? See Hawaii Revised Statute §17-4 (a), below. The Democratic party and the Governor will have a decision to make in the next month or two. §17-4 State... Read More Choosing a Replacement for House District 46...
The Legislature's webmasters have set up a special page for information on the 2017 Special Session called for Monday, August 28th. It can be found here: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/splsession.aspx?year=2017a. This is where you'll find links to the rail funding bill, "SB1 Relating to Transportation Financing" (link to bill) and the notice for Monday's 11:30 a.m. WAM hearing (link to hearing notice). The hearing notice lists... Read More Special Session Called; Opportunity to Testify on Rail Funding Bill...
It's the Governor's veto deadline (July 11), and he has chosen to veto 13 bills, allowing two others on his intent-to-veto list to become law without his signature. Here's a link to his press release, presenting rationale for his vetoes: governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/governors-office-news-release-governor-vetoes-aquarium-bill-vows-to-introduce-more-effective-fisheries-management-plan/ All the bills that the Governor has in his possession and has neither signed nor vetoed become law today... Read More 13 Bills Vetoed...
Lawmakers are clearing their calendars for a Special Session tentatively scheduled to begin August 28th to consider additional funding for Honolulu's rail transit project. This is subject to final confirmation and an agreement on proposed language of bill(s) to be discussed during the session. Please don't hesitate to call or email PAR, and we'll be happy to provide whatever information... Read More Special Session Tentatively Scheduled...
Interested in which bills are on the Governor's Intent to Veto List? Go to the Legislature's website, capitol.hawaii.gov Click on the "Reports and Lists" button in center screen Scroll down to the "Governor's Actions" section and click on the link "Governor's Intent to Veto" The report has helpful descriptions of the bills, links to bill status sheets, and links to... Read More Governor’s Intent to Veto List...