OPENING DAY FOR THE 2018 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

WHO:             HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE

WHAT:          The Hawaii House of Representatives and Senate to convene the 2018 Legislative Session

The convening of the session will mark the second year of the 29^th Biennial Hawaii State Legislature

WHEN:          Wednesday, January 17, 2018

                        10 a.m.

WHERE:       House Chamber, Senate Chamber

                        Hawaii State Capitol

We expect a large crowd and encourage motorists to carpool or use public transportation. There will be no public parking at the State Capitol.

The public is welcome to attend the opening floor sessions, however seating is limited. Access to the Chamber galleries will be from the rotunda and will open to the public at 9:45 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

House floor proceedings will be aired live on Olelo channel 49 and Senate floor proceedings will be aired live on Olelo channel 55. Neighbor islands will be able to view the House opening day proceedings live through their local public access stations.  Senate proceedings will be on tape delay through their local public access stations. It will also be streamed live online at www.olelo.org.