Moving into March

March marks the mid-point of session. With a variety of bills crossing over from the Senate to the House and vice versa, it is a crucial time to keep bills alive. Because we have a bicameral system, if one house reviews and amends a measure, the other must have the opportunity to review the bill and the make any changes.

In other news, our second issue of the Capitol Connection is available for view in "connect"!

This issue, I’ve highlighted a few bills of interest that I introduced at the beginning of the year. To help those unfamiliar with the process, I’ve included an introductory article about the Legislative Reference Bureau’s Public Access Room. We also have highlights from the February town meeting regarding Identity Theft, including tips and a brief history of Hawaii’s fight against identity thieves. Lastly, I'd like to recognize the students from District 16 who participated and were award recipients in the 44th Hawaii Regional Scholastic Art Awards.

Extended articles are available in the "Community Notes" box to the right, and more photos are available in my online gallery!

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