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Honolulu Civil Beat – May 17, 2021 – Community Voice – Remote Testimony Worked Well This Session. Now Let’s Make It Even Better

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Honolulu Civil Beat – May 17, 2021 – Community Voice – Remote Testimony Worked Well This Session. Now Let’s Make It Even Better

The 2021 Hawaii legislative session was momentous and not just for the issues addressed (or left unaddressed). It was conducted entirely remotely for the first time, given that the Capitol was closed to the public due to COVID-19.

For years, advocates have supported remote public testimony. This would seem reasonable and necessary, given our island state and with the Capitol located on Oahu. Hawaii and Maui county councils have had a hybrid system, allowing both in-person and remote testimony at satellite locations.

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