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The journey of the Executive budget has begun. Interested in viewing a summary of the governor's proposed budget? Check out his "Budget in Brief" that's been posted to the Budget & Finance website: https://budget.hawaii.gov/budget/executive-supplemental-budget-fiscal-year-2023/ Next, the Senate Ways and Means (WAM) committee and House Finance (FIN) committee will hold informational briefings with the executive departments. Things kick off with WAM... Read More The Executive Budget...
The 2022 Calendar has been released. The Session will begin on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, and end on Thursday, May 5th, 2022. We're back to a full 60-day Session. Here are several dates to be mindful of in the first half of the upcoming Session: January 26th (Bill Introduction Cutoff) February 9th (Triple Referral Filing for House Bills) February 17th... Read More The 2022 Session Calendar Has Been Released...
We're looking for an Assistant Researcher for the 2022 session! Start January 4th, work full-time through early May. Knowledge of legislative process a plus, but not required -- great opportunity to learn! Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, reliability, integrity, and experience with Microsoft Word and other Office programs required. $3,000/month. Temporary benefits such as health insurance are available. Contact us... Read More We’re Hiring!...
Want to learn more about the "Bill to Law Process"? or "Using the Interactive Features of the Legislature's Website"? or how about "Communicating with Legislators"? Head to PAR's YouTube page and check out our recent webinars! Hawaii Public Access Room YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgLMUbGwLiZlzHQPe82oSRg Read More PAR Webinars Posted on YouTube...
Missed a chance to come to our webinar? We've recorded our "Your Voice" presentation for those who'd like an overview of the Hawaii State legislature. View it here: https://youtu.be/dHjxNkXrOKg Read More Video of “Your Voice” Presentation...
Get active at the legislature! Our latest news brief has been published. You can view it here. PAR Workshops: Our Wednesday Evening Series2022 Regular Session: Just a Few Months Away!Carryover Bills: Tips for Keeping an Eye on ThemEmployment Opportunities at the Capitol Want to get on our distribution list? Simply email us at [email protected] and we'll keep you up to... Read More Use the Interim to Prepare for Session...
Starting on October 27, 2021, we'll be offering a series of Zoom workshops on Wednesday evenings -- get ready for session, and come and learn more about all things legislative! Details appear in our October newsletter and you can sign up by emailing us at [email protected] or calling 808/587-0478. "Your Voice": Wednesday, October 27, 5:00 p.m."The Bill to Law Process":... Read More Our Wednesday Evening Series (Nov 2021)...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7Dz9-ucf2Y When advocating, it's always a good idea to look through the bill or resolution being considered. This video may help make them a bit more understandable. Check out more of our videos on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgLMUbGwLiZlzHQPe82oSRg Read More New Video: Reading a Bill (and a Resolution)...
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, Part 2...