The 2023 Regular Session is just around the corner (it opens on Wednesday, January 18, at 10:00 a.m.). Register for one of the Public Access Room’s training sessions and learn more about advocacy, the legislature’s website, and the session calendar and its deadlines.

Learn How to Use Your Voice at the Legislature

Our free “Your Voice” training focuses on how to advocate at the Hawaii State Legislature. We’ll cover everything from an idea for a new law to testifying and following bills through the process, and we’ll highlight a couple of websites that can help you.

We offer this Zoom training at three different dates/times. Plan on an hour (45 minutes with time for questions) and get yourself prepped for session!

Tuesday, January 3, 12:00 noon Register here

Thursday, January 12, 6:00 p.m. Register here

Thursday, January 19, 3:00 p.m. Register here

    Get to Know the Legislature’s Website

The Hawaii State Legislature’s website (capitol.hawaii.gov) is a great portal to the legislature and provides tools for getting active in the legislative process. In this free training, we’ll cover the website’s interactive features, some search tips, and more.

We offer this Zoom training at three different dates/times. Plan on 45 minutes (with time for questions) and get yourself prepped for session!

Wednesday, January 4, 3:00 p.m. Register here

Tuesday, January 10, 12:00 noon Register here

Thursday, January 19, 6:00 p.m. Register here

    Legislative Calendar and Deadlines

Now that the 2023 Session Calendar has been published, what does it all mean? Get to know the deadlines and how they affect the legislation you’re following.

We offer this free Zoom training at three different dates/times. Plan on 45 minutes (with time for questions) and get yourself prepped for session!

Thursday, January 5, 6:00 p.m. Register here

Wednesday, January 11, 3:00 p.m. Register here

Tuesday, January 17, 12:00 noon Register here

Questions? Need more information? Contact us at 808/587-0478 or [email protected].