How are laws made?

How do I testify for County Council?

Does my testimony help?
YES IT DOES!

Attend Meetings - Submit Testimony in Written and Oral form

Committee and Council meetings are held twice a month in Hilo or Kona, using videoconferencing to connect the Hilo and Kona Chambers. 
In-person participation is available at:

Council Chambers – Suite 1401
County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720 (Map)

Council Chambers – Building A
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway
Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi 96740 (Map)

Pahoa District 4 Council Office
15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road
Pahoa, Hawaiʻi 96778 (Map)

Waimea District 9 Council Office
Parker Square
65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109
Waimea, Hawaiʻi 96743 (Map)

How do I testify for Hawai’i State Legislature?

View short videos to find out:

  • How to testify on a Bill here

For more information and assistance with advocating on the state level, watch this video on: Engagement 101

Prepare:
1) Register by creating an account profile here

2) Save your UN & PW onto your secure computer making singing in easy

3) Find the Search bar on the upper Left corner. Type in the bill you are advocating for. (House Bill, HB & Senate Bill, SB)