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...
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...
Want to learn more about the "Bill to Law Process"? or "Using the Interactive Features of the Legislature's Website"? or how about "Communicating with Legislators"? Head to PAR's YouTube page and check out our recent webinars! Hawaii Public Access Room YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgLMUbGwLiZlzHQPe82oSRg Read More PAR Webinars Posted on YouTube...
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...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7Dz9-ucf2Y 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 Read More New Video: Reading a Bill (and a Resolution)...
Did you miss the conference workshop PAR offered on 4/14? No worries! Take a half hour and familiarize yourself with all things conference, so you'll be ready for this often confusing time of session. This year, the legislators will be in conference mode next week, 4/19-4/23. As always, let us know if you have any questions. https://www.youtube.com/embed/95HJffGUXVQ Read More Video of Conference Workshop...
Take a moment and find an easy way to quickly locate bills on the Legislature's website: https://youtu.be/K5684MewLXQ Read More Video: Quick Bill Search...
Yesterday was First Crossover. It was the last day for bills in their originating chamber to move to the opposite chamber for further consideration. In order to make this deadline, bills had to move past every committee they were referred to and survive 3-floor votes. Bills that are still left in their originating chamber at this point are dead. See... Read More Post Crossover- How to find the bills that are still alive...