Civics
New Video: Reading a Bill (and a Resolution)
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
‘Virtual’ Workshops
Do you have a group that would like to learn more about getting involved at the legislature? The capitol is still closed to the public due to COVID-19, but we’ll be happy to set up a ‘virtual’ workshop via Zoom, or the platform of your choice. Just give us a call or email us.
No group, but still want to learn more? Contact us and we’ll set something up.
One more Maui workshop — 3/19/2020
In addition to the March 11th workshops in Kihei and Kahului, the Public Access Room is offering the workshop on Thursday, March 19th, at the Wailuku Public Library (251 S. High St.) at 6p. Come and join us if you can, and help us spread the word!
Hawaii Island and Maui: Presentations on Your Power in the Process
We’re about halfway through Session, and the Public Access Room (PAR) will be offering our “Your Voice“ presentation on Hawaii Island and Maui. In addition to answering questions and going over the State legislative process, we’ll provide tips: on using the Legislature’s website, offering testimony, tracking bills and resolutions, and communicating with legislators. Help spread the word!
Hawaii Island on March 9 (Kailua-Kona) and March 16 (Hilo) Maui on March…
Read more… Hawaii Island and Maui: Presentations on Your Power in the Process
Legislative Process Workshops at PAR
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 what’s new, or freshen up on your bill…
Read more… Legislative Process Workshops at PAR
Our Oahu outreach tour starts this afternoon in Kaneohe
With the new legislative session right around the corner it’s an ideal time to learn the basics about the law-making process in our state and how to be a prepared advocate. Our Oahu outreach tour starts at 5:30 p.m. this afternoon at Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 106. Our tour continues as we visit the Hawaii Kai Library tomorrow. First presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. Get informed, get involved!
Our Oahu Workshops begin next week
Our 2018 Outreach Tour will end back on Oahu with scheduled presentations in Windward, Central, and Leeward Oahu. We’ve also scheduled presentations in Hawaii Kai and at the State Capitol. Session is right around the corner. Get a jump on the 2019 Session by attending one of our workshops! If your community is not on the list but you want us to come out, let us know.
We are on Kauai!
We begin our Kauai outreach in Hanapepe at noon today. Want to learn how laws are made or how you can best advocate for your issues? Attend one of our training sessions and find out…http://lrbhawaii.org/par/workshp.html
PAR will be on Hawaii Island, October 29-November 1st
Our Neighbor Island Outreach starts today on Maui! We’ll be on Maui this week (Oct 15-18), on Kaua’i next week (Oct. 23-25), and on Hawaii Island two weeks from today (Oct 29-Nov 1). We’re bringing two new presentations with us this year. Hope to see you at one of our events.
Maui workshops
With session just over 3 months away, PAR is starting its outreach workshops. Know someone on Maui who wants to know more about adding their voice to the State legislative process? Let them know we’ll be there October 15-18.