Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

INTRODUCTION

The Hawai‘i State Legislature begins on the third Wednesday in January and runs through early May. Public libraries are here to support your access and participation with the in-person or virtual legislative process.

We have created a Quick Guide to get you started, and additional resources are available on the Legislative Reference Bureau’s Public Access Room website. You can also contact them by calling (808) 587-0478.

All public library branches are able to provide the following:

• Computers with Internet access. Learn more about Computer Time at the Library.
• If you are using your own device, WiFi access is available inside and outside of all of our branches.
• If you are scheduled to provide oral testimony, we can assist you in connecting to your hearing. Please contact your local library to schedule a computer reservation and for assistance.

QUICK GUIDE

VIEWING HEARINGS AND FLOOR SESSIONS
All hearings and floor sessions will be broadcast via YouTube. View Live and On-Demand Video

TESTIMONY
All testimony must be submitted through the Hawai‘i State Legislature’s online system. Once registered with this system, you will be able to set up a personalized account to create measure tracking lists, submit written testimony without the need to re-enter required information, and receive hearing notice notifications by email.  Committees will not be able to accept written testimony via email. All testimony must be submitted online using the State Legislature’s online form.

REGISTER
Complete the online registration form with the Hawai‘i State Legislature. To learn how to register, view a YouTube video or download the registration instructions.

SUBMIT TESTIMONY ONLINE
Login to your Hawai‘i State Legislature Account. Make sure to submit your testimony 24 hours before the hearing. The Hawai‘i State Legislature has put together Testimony Instructions.

For more information on the legislative process, visit the Legislative Reference Bureau’s website.