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It's beginning to look a lot like Session... The 2018 Legislative Session Calendar has been published! Find it here: https://lrbhawaii.org/par/fyi/calendar18.pdf For help with the deadlines, be sure to take a look at our handout, "Which Deadlines Apply to Your Bill?" It should come in handy as Session unfolds. Read More 2018 Session Calendar Published...
The incredibly handy, pocket-sized Hawaii Directory of Public Officials (which lists contact information for Hawaii’s legislators) is here. And once again its publisher, the Hawaii Institute of Public Affairs (HIPA), has generously provided the Public Access Room with an ample supply for distribution to our patrons. Stop in (Room 401, State Capitol) and pick up a copy — and take a few more to distribute... Read More Handy Directories are Here!...
The incredibly handy, pocket-sized “Hawaii Directory of Public Officials 2015″ (which lists contact information for Hawaii's legislators) is here. And once again its publisher, the Hawaii Institute of Public Affairs (HIPA), has generously provided the Public Access Room with an ample supply for distribution to our patrons. There's a handy mobile app as well (d.hipaonline.com). Stop in (Room 401, State Capitol) and pick up a copy... Read More Handy Pocket Directories are Here...
If a committee hearing or informational briefing aired as part of the Legislative Broadcast Project, you can watch it at your leisure by going to the Senate and House broadcast pages. Here's how to navigate to those pages: On the right-hand side of the Legislature's website, go to the box under the picture of the Capitol and find the Broadcasts link.... Read More Miss the recent informational briefing? Watch it whenever you like...
The Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) has published its handy report, "Supplemental Information relating to Bills Passed by the Hawaii State Legislature, Regular Session of 2014." While the title's a mouthful, the report itself is concise, and offers timely and useful information. Note that while the bills listed (there are 245 of them) have passed the legislature, only those showing an act number... Read More An Index to the Bills that Passed the 2014 Legislature...
The incredibly handy, pocket-sized “Hawaii Directory of Public Officials 2014″ (which lists contact information for Hawaii's legislators) is here. And once again its publisher, the Hawaii Institute of Public Affairs (HIPA), has generously provided the Public Access Room with an ample supply for distribution to our patrons. Once again, they’ve provided a mobile app as well. Come on by (Room 401, State Capitol) and... Read More The handy directories have arrived...
The incredibly handy, pocket-sized “Hawaii Directory of Public Officials 2013″ (which lists contact information for Hawaii's legislators) is here. And once again its publisher, the Hawaii Institute of Public Affairs (HIPA), has generously provided the Public Access Room with an ample supply for distribution to our patrons. And this year, they’ve provided a mobile app as well. Come on by (Room 401, State Capitol)... Read More The HIPA Booklets Have Arrived...
The election's pau! At the Capitol, legislators are getting organized and into their offices. The Senate has elected leadership and formed committees. We're still waiting for the House to publish all the leadership positions and committees. Meanwhile, where do you go to find the latest contact information? Visit the Legislature's website and click on the "Legislators" icon. Read More Who’s where?...
The booklets have arrived. The incredibly handy, pocket-sized “Hawaii Directory of Public Officials 2012″ (which lists contact information for Hawaii's legislators) is here. And once again its publisher, the Hawaii Institute of Public Affairs (HIPA), has generously provided the Public Access Room with an ample supply for distribution to our patrons. Come on by (Room 401, State Capitol) and pick up a copy —... Read More They’re in! (2012)...
Check out the Legislative Reference Bureau's (LRB's) Supplemental Information Relating to Bills Passed. This LRB report is helpful in tracking the measures that have been sent to the Governor. It includes a subject index, a list of the HRS sections affected by bills that have passed, and even a summary of the total appropriations included in the executive budget bill. Read More LRB’s Latest Report is a Great Resource...