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Latest PAR Newsletter
Now that we’re in the depths of session, take a look at our latest newsletter. We talk about:
The “Second” ChamberResolutions… “Be It Resolved…”Money, Money, MoneyRecommittal — Taking a Step Back
As always, give us a call if you’d like to discuss!
First Decking Deadline Fast Approaching
The 2021 session is moving quickly! We’re already coming up on the deadline for bills to be out of their originating chamber’s committees.
March 5 is the First Decking deadline. By this date, a bill needs to:
pass through all of the committees it was referred to in its chamber of origin; andbe submitted (in its final form) to the House or Senate clerk to be considered for passage on…
Read more… First Decking Deadline Fast Approaching
Video: Quick Bill Search
Take a moment and find an easy way to quickly locate bills on the Legislature’s website:
https://youtu.be/K5684MewLXQ
Deadlines!
Today is the Triple Referral Filing Deadline. This is the deadline for bills with three referrals to be reported out of the first committee to which they are referred. This deadline gives the second committee time to work on a bill before the First Lateral Deadline on Feb 19th.
By the First Lateral Deadline, all bills must move to their final committee. If you’re in support of a bill…
Read more… Deadlines!
Remote Testimony procedures have been released
A silver lining to the Capitol building being closed is the opportunity this year to testify from your home, work, or wherever you may be. In addition to your written testimony, you now have the option of offering remote testimony at hearings that allow oral testimony.
We’ve created a new “How to submit testimony” video and informational handout that walks you through the process. Visit the Engagement 101 page of…
Read more… Remote Testimony procedures have been released
Budget Briefings
Interested in the State budget? The Senate Ways and Means (WAM) and House Finance (FIN) committees have started their budget briefings with the Executive departments. All of the briefings are being streamed and saved — look on the “Broadcasts/Videos” calendar for links. (https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/broadcasts.aspx)
Want access to the departments’ presentations? Check the hearing notices for links. (Find hearing notices by clicking the “Hearings” button on the legislature’s website,…
Read more… Budget Briefings
Come Chat with PAR!
Join us! “Coffee Hour with PAR” takes place each Friday at 3 p.m. HST. Just open Zoom and enter the meeting ID 990 4865 9652. PAR staff will be available to talk story, answer questions, and discuss the legislative process.
Capitol Website Maintenance
Senate Data Systems will begin their annual maintenance of the Legislature’s website tomorrow morning. They anticipate the website rollover to last a day or two. During this time, some features such as bill status reports and members and committee pages will not be functioning.
November is a key time to talk with legislators
Now that the elections are over, it is time to start thinking about the 2021 legislative session. If you have an idea for a bill or want to let your legislators know what you would like them to focus on this upcoming session, now is an ideal time to talk to them. We are currently updating all our information sheets to help make it easier for you to connect with…
Read more… November is a key time to talk with legislators
Judges: Advise and Consent
A number of judicial nominees are up for consideration by the Senate! Find the 10/1/2020 hearing notice put out by the Judiciary Committee by heading to the Senate’s First Special Session page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/splsession.aspx?year=2020a
The advise and consent power vested in the Senate is one of the ways it differs from the House of Representatives. Interested in how the appointment of justices and judges works in Hawaii? You’ll find the…
Read more… Judges: Advise and Consent