Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

~ Margaret Mead

Understanding how to protect Hawai’i is by understanding its
history and the law;

Native Hawaiian Traditional and Customary Rights

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here for more information.

OTHER RESOURCES:
Hawaiian Civics Club

Hawai’i Public Trust Doctrine

Learn how the Hawaiian Language was saved from extinction!



The Hawai’i State Motto
Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono

Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono is a Hawaiian phrase spoken by Kamehameha III and adopted in 1959 as the state motto. It is most commonly translated as "the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness."  An alternative translation, which appears at Thomas Square next to a statue of Kamehameha III, is "The sovereignty of the kingdom continues because we are righteous."

How to testify for State BilLs

Here’s how:

  1. Click this link

  2. Login if you have an account already.
    If you don’t, click the link to register for an account & SAVE UN/PW on your computer and smartphone.

  3. Click the “Submit Testimony” Button in the top left corner.

Screenshot of the Hawai'i State Legislature website showing options for Submit Testimony, Hearing Notifications, Track Measures, Edit Account, and Find Your Legislator.

4. Enter “[bill number]” in the Search bar on the Left.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions and select “SUPPORT”, “OPPOSE”, or “COMMENT”

Support, Oppose, and Comments Only options with radio buttons

Download this PDF for more details
or click on the image below for a short tutorial video

6. Keep your testimony respectful, succinct, and to the point.
Late testimonies are welcome.


HEARING NOTIFICATION

Here’s how:

  1. Click this link

  2. Login if you have an account already.
    If you don’t, click the link to register for an account & SAVE UN/PW on your computer and smartphone.

  3. Click HEARING NOTICE

Hawai'i State Legislature website homepage with options for submitting testimony, hearing notifications, tracking measures, editing account, and finding a legislator.

4. Add the BILL NUMBER

Screenshot of a hearing notification website page with options to subscribe by measure or committee, including input boxes, buttons, and a list of committees/boards.

Click on the image for a short tutorial video on

Receiving Hearing Notice