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/ Read More 2020 State of Hawaii Data Book...
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... Read More Amending a Vetoed Bill...
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... Read More Reconvening to Consider Vetoed Bills...
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... Read More Amending a Vetoed Bill...
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... Read More Intent-to-Veto Deadline Quickly Approaching...
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. Read More Office Managers — Key Staff...
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. Read More Our Latest Newsletter Is Out!...
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. Read More It’s a Wrap!...
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... https://youtu.be/OrSPGF7tXBU Read More Final Reading...
Numerous bills are scheduled to open in conference this week. Here's a quick overview of the process. Feel free to call 808/587-0478 or email [email protected] with any questions and we'll be happy to try to make sense of it all! Read More Overview of Conference...