#neighbor island testimony

Maui’s Judge Bissen is First Testifier in Legislative Pilot Project

In a first-of-its-kind, pilot project the state house will accept video testimony from neighbor island residents during a committee hearing today.

Bills Seeking Legislative Access for Neighbor Islanders Advance

“Neighbor island residents have to fly to Oahu on short notice and at their own expense if they want to testify before the legislature in person. For many people, that isn’t possible, and the result is that we don’t hear from them.

Pilot Project Connects Maui Constituents to Capitol Via Video

Maui lawmakers are encouraged by a new pilot program that offers neighbor island constituents the ability to testify without having to physically travel to Oahu where many legislative hearings are held.