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Discover Your Power in the State Legislative Process

September 23, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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Ever wonder how laws are made in our State? And how you can try to affect them?
Each year approximately 3,000 bills are introduced at the State Capitol, one or more of those bills may be of interest to you.
If you’re interested in getting involved or learning more about how things work attend one of our free sessions!!
We’ll help you:
• Understand the legislative process, deadlines, and power dynamics at the Capitol
• Learn how to effectively navigate the Legislature’s website to find information important to you
We’ll provide:
• Tips and techniques on effective lobbying, testimony, and communicating with State Senators and Representatives
• Helpful handouts, guides, and resources
• Experienced non-partisan guidance on how you can participate
Newcomers, seasoned advocates and everyone in between are welcome to attend!
For additional information, contact the Public Access Room (PAR):phone 808/587-0478, email par@capitol.hawaii.gov, website lrbhawaii.org/par
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days prior to the program date. We will make every attempt to fulfill all requests for accommodations. All programs are subject to change. For a list of upcoming library events, visit test-library.ehawaii.gov/events.

Details

Date:
September 23, 2019
Time:
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Organizer

Island

Kauai

Recommended for

Adults, Families, Teens

Branch

Kauai – Lihue
4344 Hardy St
Lihue, HI 96766 United States
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Phone:
808-241-3222

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