DISCOVER THE PUBLIC'S POWER IN THE STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS

 Free Workshops on the Legislative Process coming to Hawaii Island September 9-13

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi - Ever wonder how laws are created in our state and how you can have an influence on them? The Public Access Room (PAR) will be visiting Hawaiʻi Island from September 9-13 to demystify our state's legislative process and teach citizens how they can have a say in which bills become law.

"How-To" guides, informational handouts, and other resources will be available. Workshop times include:

Kailua Kona

West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Liquor Conference Room; 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway

Monday, Sept. 9, 6 to 7 p.m.  

Ocean View

Ocean View Community Center; 92-8924 Leilani Circle

Tuesday, Sept. 10, noon to 1 p.m.

Pāhoa

Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility; 15-322 Kauhale Street

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6 to 7 p.m.

Waimea

Thelma Parker Memorial Library Community Room; 67-1209 Mamalahoa Highway

Thursday Sept. 12, 6 to 7 p.m.

Hilo

Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC); 1055 Kino'ole Street

Friday, Sept. 13, 6 to 7 p.m.

Drop-ins are welcome! To get additional information, or ask about additional workshops during this annual visit, contact PAR- 808/587-0478 (toll free = 974-4000, x 7-0478) or par@capitol.hawaii.gov.

The Public Access Room (PAR), a division of the State of Hawaiʻi's non-partisan Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB), is the public's office at the State Capitol and assists residents as they engage in State legislative government. The office was established in 1990, and there is never a fee for services.