We've uploaded a presentation that may be helpful as we enter into the conference period. And Then There Was Conference... Video (24:46) Join Keanu Young as he walks you through the conference process. As legislators try to decide on final versions of the bills that they want to send off to the governor, no more public testimony is accepted. But... Read More Video on the Conference Process...
Join us at 11-11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 12 for a Zoom workshop on the conference process! A bill has until Friday, April 5, to pass out of its final committee. Next week, we'll see a lot of Third Reading floor votes.Bills must cross back to their originating chamber by Thursday, April 11.Then, we enter the conference period... What happens then? House and Senate leadership will... Read More “And Then There Was Conference…”...
Register below for this Zoom workshop or help us spread the word! Following the Budget: Learn how the State's Executive branch budget is created, the process the budget bill goes through, and how to access the information available. Wednesday, February 28, 3:00 p.m. Questions? Contact PAR at 808/587-0478 or [email protected]Read More “Following the Budget” – A Zoom Workshop...
We have two Public Access Room Workshops scheduled for next week. They'll both be on Zoom. Hope you can make it! Register below or pass the word. Keeping Up With the Legislature Hearing notices, committee reports, amended drafts, the decking deadline! We’ll cover some tips to help keep it all in perspective, improve your advocacy efforts, and make your work this session... Read More 2024 Session – Keeping Up With it All!...
The deadline for legislators to introduce new bills for the 2024 Regular Session is tonight (January 24, 2024). That means that you'll soon find all of the bills to be considered this session on the Legislature's "Reports and Lists" page. Read More The 2024 Bills Are In!...
The 2024 Regular Session is just around the corner (it opens on Wednesday, January 17, 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's deadlines. Use Your Voice at the Legislature Our free “Your Voice” training focuses on advocacy at the State Capitol. We’ll... Read More Sign Up for a Training Session!...