We can make change happen by encouraging our local representatives to support policies that will help us meet our electrification of transportation goals.
The 2022 Hawaii Legislative session is underway! Hawaii EV, our state-level advocacy group, is tracking EV-related bills this session. In order to maximize our time and effort, we are partnering to generate testimony and to get our EV communities involved.
The following information will help you follow and submit testimony on important bills. Once you’ve submitted a couple, you’ll be an expert.
How to Submit Testimony
To submit testimony to the Hawaii Legislature, you’ll need to have an account (you’ll need to log in before you can submit testimony). To create an account, go to the Hawaii State Legislature Registration Page. and click the ‘Register’ link in the upper right corner.
For tutorials covering account set-up, signing up for notices of hearings, submitting testimony, and other relevant actions, visit the Legislative Reference Bureau resource page.
Wondering what to include in your testimony? Hawaii EV has compiled a growing list of tips and Talking Points that can help you create meaningful testimony.
If you would like to be notified of upcoming hearings (opportunities to submit testimony), you can sign-up to be added to Hawaii EV Legislative Alerts. Email notifications will be sent as we become aware of testimony deadlines.
Additional Resources
- 2022 Session Calendar
- Guide to the Hawaii Legislature Website – This guide provides details to help you navigate the website.
- Live and On-Demand Video – Committee hearings will be viewable live stream and on-demand videos on YouTube. Visit this page for details.
- Legislative Process Overview – A description of the overall process, key milestones, and expectations.
- Demystifying the legislative process – This 25-minute videa was produced by Hawaii Environmental Change Agents. In it, John Kawamoto explains the steps involved in the Hawaii legislative process. A graphical representation of the flow can be found here.