by Sandrine | Apr 9, 2026
The legislative process in Hawaiʻi is a high-stakes, time-compressed “funnel designed to filter thousands of proposals down to a few hundred enacted laws. The process is governed by the Hawaiʻi State Constitution, the rules of each chamber (House and Senate),...
by Sandrine | Mar 21, 2026
This guide walks you through what it means to be part of the Public Policy Action Group. You’ll learn what to expect, what’s expected of you, and how to participate effectively in shaping public policy during the legislative session. By the end of this...
by Sandrine | Feb 28, 2026
How a Bill Becomes Law in Hawaiʻi This guide walks through the life of a bill from introduction to becoming law (or not). It also explains the language we use in daily State Bill updates on this website, or when we ask you to take action in our newsletter. Also see...
by Sandrine | Feb 25, 2026
House Committees JHA – Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs FIN – Finance EEP – Energy & Environmental Protection HLT – Health & Homelessness LAT – Labor & Tourism ECD – Economic Development HOU – Housing WAL – Water & Land TRN – Transportation AGR –...
by Sandrine | Feb 25, 2026
Hawaii’s legislature considers thousands of bills each session. Our Public Policy team tracks the ones that matter most, and when a hearing is scheduled, we ask members to submit testimony — so that common sense and lived experience have a voice on the floor. To...
