League Of Women Voters of Hawai‘i

Check out these stats from State of Hawaii, Office of Elections! Be sure to update your registration if you've moved since he last election, and encourage those eligible that you know to do the same!

Caroline Kunitake of AAUW break it down superbly! Boards and Commissions are vital to public policy, and there are many opportunities for YOU to influence it! Links included in article. **********... "Our state and county boards and commissions need volunteers from all walks of life. Boards and commissions create and maintain a balance of power and authority in our government. Please apply or encourage others to apply to make a positive difference in the lives of all who call Hawaii home." See more

Hearing Alert on AVR! SB 159 - our last surviving AVR bill - will be heard in the House Finance Committee on Thursday, April 1st at 1:30pm! Check out the link below to see the bill and submit testimony. Make your voice heard!... (Reminder: Testify as an individual. LWV-Hawaii will submit testimony on behalf of the League.) https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx

You may have seen a story recently that the 9th Curcuit Court of Appeals upheld a Hawaii law prohibiting open carry in the state. With that story in mind, check out the League's statement on the gun violence in Boulder, CO below.

AVR Passed the House Finance Committee! SB 159 passed today with no votes opposing! Lots of testimony, with the vast majority in support! Thanks for making your voice heard! On to Conference with the Judiciary Committees. We'll keep you posted. You can also see the bill's status at the link below.... https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx