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)...
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...
Wait! The legislature has the option to AMEND a vetoed bill?! Yes, though it's rarely done, the legislature has the option of convening prior to noon on the 45th day (this year, that's July 6th) and amending a vetoed bill to meet the governor's objections. The amended bill must pass one reading (vote) in the House and the Senate and... Read More Amending a Vetoed Bill...
Numerous bills are scheduled to open in conference this week. Here's a quick overview of the process. Feel free to call 808/587-0478 or email [email protected] with any questions and we'll be happy to try to make sense of it all! Read More Overview of Conference...
Join us on Zoom on Wednesday, April 14th, at 5p for a short workshop and dialogue about the conference committee process and the final stages of the bill to law process. Zoom ID = 808 587 0478 Password = yourvoice Call or email for more info: Public Access Room 808/587-0478 [email protected]Read More Workshop on Conference 4/14/2021...
As we gear up for session, come to PAR's "Your Voice" workshop. We'll be offering it here at the Capitol in room 401 on Thursday, January 9th, at 12 noon, and on Monday, January 13th, at 4:30 p.m. Let us know you'll be coming, so we can save you a seat. It's a great way to get started, find out... Read More Legislative Process Workshops at PAR...