HOW TO TESTIFY AT THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL
Have your voice heard throughout the legislative process! Testifying in support or opposition to bills moving through the legislature is one of the best ways to get involved during session! Scroll down to view the PDF files under ‘Legislative Instructions” for more information or watch my latest video that explains the process!
INTERNSHIPS
Want to get first hand experience in the State House of Representatives? An internship with Representative Lauren Cheape Matsumoto provides a rare opportunity to work with a legislator in the House of Representatives - giving you insight into our local legislative process and how we work to improve our community, district, and state.
LEGISLATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
Your voice matters! My job as a legislator is to represent your interests, but I can’t do that without your help! My office has created easy to follow instructions to help the public participate in committee hearings by giving testimony on measures you care about.
HAWAII STATE GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY BOOK
My office created an activity book for kids to learn about the three branches of government, the legislative process, and so much more! The difficulty level is designed for kids in the 3rd Grade, but kids of all ages can benefit from the content inside! Download yours for free today!
PUBLIC ACCESS ROOM
The Public Access Room (PAR) is located on the 4th floor of the Hawaii State Capitol. PAR is a public resource available for you to be involved in the legislative process. Resources include computers and office supplies to prepare testimony for legislative committees, large-print reading materials, complete Session Laws, and more.
