Check out the Legislative Reference Bureau's (LRB's) Supplemental Information Relating to Bills Passed. This LRB report is helpful in tracking the measures that have been sent to the Governor. It includes a subject index, a list of the HRS sections affected by bills that have passed, and even a summary of the total appropriations included in the executive budget bill. Read More LRB’s Latest Report is a Great Resource...
The 2011 Regular Session is pau -- adjournment sine die was on May 5, 2011. Of the 3,224 bills introduced, a total of 252 bills passed out of the Legislature and were sent on to the Governor. The following table provides an overall number of Bills, Acts, and Vetoes (as of May 9, 2011). Updates on these statistics -- which... Read More Legislative Statistics for Regular Session of 2011...
The Conference Procedures have been agreed upon, and they're conveniently located on the Legislature's home page. Take a look here! While both the House and Senate rules discuss conference committees to some extent (from www.capitol.hawaii.gov, go to “House” or “Senate” then “Rules”), these “procedures” clarify specific agreements on items such as public notice, what to do if a quorum isn’t... Read More Conference Procedures...
Today's the First Crossover deadline, and it's a great time to take a look at what's still alive. Only about 20% of the bills introduced make it this far, and some of them have changed considerably since their initial drafts. The folks at the Legislature's website have created a great list of bills that have passed first crossover -- it... Read More Time to take another look — First Crossover!...
Pocket-sized directory published by HIPA The booklets have arrived! The incredibly handy "Hawaii Directory of Elected Officials 2011" is here. And once again its publisher, the Hawaii Institute of Public Affairs (HIPA), has generously provided the Public Access Room with an ample supply for distribution to our patrons. Come on by (Room 401, State Capitol) and pick up a copy --... Read More They’re in!...
"Are the little books here?" That's one of the most popular questions in Room 401 these days. The short answer is: "Not yet...but soon!" The incredibly handy "Hawaii Directory of Elected Officials" is published by the Hawaii Institute of Public Affairs (HIPA). They've been most generous in providing large numbers of them to the Public Access Room for distribution to our... Read More Are the “little books” in yet?...
Wondering if you can watch a committee hearing or floor session on your television set or online? Check out the schedule of legislative broadcasts by going to the Capitol TV website : www.capitoltv.org . They'll list everything that's being broadcast, its Oahu channels and whether the coverage is being broadcast live or tape-delayed to the Neighbor Islands. If you're on... Read More Is the hearing being broadcast?...
Both the Senate and the House of Representatives are now organized, bills are being introduced and committees are scheduling hearings. The Public Access Room (PAR) is there to help you participate. A few notes, as things get underway: The Legislature’s website (www.capitol.hawaii.gov) has enhanced its committee pages – for any particular committee, you can now view not only its members,... Read More Participate in the Legislative Process...
The Public Access Room’s (PAR’s) January 2011 Newsletter has some articles, information and inspiration we hope you’ll find helpful as Session gets underway. Head over to PAR’s website and find it on the “Newsletters” page. Best of Session to one and all! FYI – If you would like to subscribe to PAR’s newsletter and alert list, please send us an email ([email protected])... Read More January 2011 Newsletter...
Interested in catching the ceremony that accompanies Opening Day in the House and Senate Chambers? Things start up at 10:00 a.m. and you can watch them live on your computer! Just go to www.olelo.org -- select the Channel 49 Livestream for proceedings in the House of Representatives, and the Channel 53 Livestream for the Senate. For any legislative events being broadcast,... Read More Opening Day — Watch from Your Computer...