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Chamber's Legislative Activities and Initiatives
The Chamber continually keeps its membership updated on legislative developments that impact the business community. Also because the presence of the business voice is important in making a difference, the Chamber implements legislative activities and initiatives, so that its members can get involved in the legislative process. Some of them include:
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Business Advocacy Action Team
This team will be critical in our grassroot effort, which includes meeting with legislators, testifying at hearings, enlisting support from colleagues, friends, etc., and participating in legislative activities.
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"Voice of Business" Legislative Action Center
E-Newsletter
This weekly Legislative Action Center e-newsletter is sent to the entire Chamber membership during the legislative session. It provides legislative updates, information on legislative events, as well as Chamber committee updates and other pertinent information.
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Legislative Action Center "Action Alert" System
This new tool allowed members to send testimony on bills scheduled for hearings and send letters to their legislators, all in a few minutes. Essentially, the Chamber sent Action Alerts to its members when action was needed. A description of the bill, a pre-written message, and recipients of the messages such as committee chairs and members' legislators were pre-set in the alerts. All members had to do was fill out their home information, insert some basic information in the "pre-written" letter, and click, "send." EASY!
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"Bagels and Bills" Legislative Update Session
The purpose of this session is to provide an update to members about important legislation that is going through the legislative process. Committee chairs provide brief explanations as to how the bills will impact business. The session is held in mid-March and May.
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"Walk Around" at the State Capitol
The Chamber holds approximately four "Walk Arounds" representing small and big business, neighbor island, regional, and ethnic chambers, as well as other business organizations. The purpose is to go door-to-door to state some of the Chamber's position on key issues.
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"Legislative Process 101" Class
The purpose of this class is to explain how a bill becomes a law, the importance of getting involved, and how to get involved. It is usually held in mid-January.
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Legislative Business Forum and Reception
The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for members and legislators to meet and network as well as for members to meet affiliated chamber members. This event is usually scheduled in January.
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