testimony e-mail :

Please include at top of page: committee name; bill/resolution number and title; the date; the time and place of hearing; and number of copies needed (as listed on the hearing notice).
If submitting testimony via email, please do not also submit through other avenues.

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STATE CAPITOL
Room 401

415 So Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-0478 phone
(808) 587-0749 TTY phone
(808) 587-0793 fax

HOURS:
Session:
M-F 8am - 6pm
Sat 8am - 2pm
Interim:
M-F 9am - 5pm

e-mail:
   par@capitol.hawaii.gov

From the Neighbor Islands,
dial toll free:
974-4000 Hawai`i
984-2400 Maui
274-3141 Kaua`i
Moloka`i/Lana`i:
    1-800-468-4644
followed by the extension:
Ext. 7-0478 office
Ext. 7-0793 fax

PAR Workshops

The Public Access Room of the Hawaii State Legislature hosts a series of workshops for the public on a number of topics that pertain to the legislature. Listed below are the workshops that are available. If you are interested in a workshop, please contact the Public Access Room at 587-0478. The workshops are held in the Public Access Room (room 401 in the State Capitol) and seating is limited. For larger groups, we will try to work out a time and place that will be convenient for you.

  • The Legislative Process & Citizen Participation
    Learn about the Legislative Timetable, Deadlines, Readings, Conference Procedures, and internal rules of the House and Senate.
     
  • Reading and Understanding Legislative Documents
    Learn how to read and understand legislative documents including Orders of the Day, Hearing Notices, Bills and Resolutions, Referral Sheets, Journals and Governor's Messages.
     
  • Useful Internet Sites
    Learn about the research tools available online including the legislature's website and the State government
     

Workshop Material

*NEW* Download excerpts from, A Participant's Guide to Hawaii State Legislative Process: