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The incredibly handy, pocket-sized “2018 Hawaii Directory of Public Officials″ booklets — which includes contact information for Hawaii’s legislators — are here. The directories’ long-time publisher, the Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs (HIPA), has handed over publishing duties to a new sponsor, Pacific Resource Partnership (PRP). They've generously provided the Public Access Room with an ample supply of the directories for... Read More The Directories Have Arrived...
There's a new "submit testimony" form on the Legislature's website, and we've created a short video to guide you through it. Read More New Video: How to Submit Testimony Online...
The bills are in the hopper! Yesterday was the deadline to introduce bills, so you're now able to review all the Senate and House bills -- just click on the "Reports and Lists" button on the Legislature's homepage and you'll find links to the reports. Scroll down until you get to the new bills -- 2018 bill numbers start with... Read More Bills, Bills, Bills...
The Legislature's website is always improving. There's now a "Broadcasts" page where you can find the upcoming schedule, and easy links to past events. Read More Legislative Broadcasts...
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It's beginning to look a lot like Session... The 2018 Legislative Session Calendar has been published! Find it here: https://lrbhawaii.org/par/fyi/calendar18.pdf For help with the deadlines, be sure to take a look at our handout, "Which Deadlines Apply to Your Bill?" It should come in handy as Session unfolds. Read More 2018 Session Calendar Published...
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...
Read More PAR Workshops Scheduled for Maui: Sept. 18-22...
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...