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...
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 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!...
Wondering what sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) were affected by the 2023 Session? Want a handy index? You've got it! LRB creates a great report every year -- and the 2023 edition has been published: https://lrb.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023_SupplementalInfo.pdf Read More Was an Existing Law Affected?...
If you missed our workshops on the conference stage of the legislative process, you can view the 4/12/2023 session here: Conference Workshop Video Some Helpful Information Conference, when the House and Senate will attempt to come to agreement on the final draft of hundreds of bills, will take place this year between Monday, 4/17, and Friday, 4/28. The conference procedures... Read More Conference Workshop Video...
It's that time of year! The conference period (this year, April 17 - April 28) is when select legislators meet to determine whether and in what form surviving legislation should be presented for a final vote in each chamber. Conference meetings are open to the public, but the whole process can be a bit confusing. Join us over Zoom to... Read More Zoom Workshop on the Conference Process...
The Legislature's redesigned website is live. See the redesigned website at capitol.hawaii.gov. The Legislature's website design team worked hard to modernize the look and navigation of the website while maintaining the functionality that users rely on. A few highlights of the new design are: A new mobile friendly version with improved functionality when visiting the Legislature’s site on a cell... Read More The Legislature’s Redesigned Website is Live...
Get ready for session and learn more about getting involved at the State legislature! You can sign up for one of our Zoom workshops by emailing us at [email protected] or calling 808/587-0478. "Your Voice": Tuesday, January 11, 5:00 p.m. Overview of the legislature and how to add your voice to the process"The Bill to Law Process": Wednesday, January 19, 5:00... Read More Upcoming Workshops...
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)...