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WHAT IS A RESOLUTION?
Resolutions "express the sentiment of legislature and may prove vital in moving an issue forward" (lrb.hawaii.gov), although they do not become law. Resolutions are introduced by legislators and heard alongside bills.
See a few points below which distinguish a bill from a resolution.
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BILL
- Enacts Law
- If not vetoed, can carryover from the first year of the biennium to the second.
- Bills must pass 3 readings on the floor of each chamber
- Once passed by legislature, bills are enrolled to the governor
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RESOLUTION
- Does not have the force and effect of law, and thus cannot require action.
- Cannot carryover from one session to the next.
- Concurrent resolutions have to pass 1 vote on the floor of each chamber.
- Resolutions are not enrolled to the Governor.
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We are considering adding a newsletter feature solely focused on updates for upcoming hearings and bills that need to be scheduled for a hearing. However, we would like to know, firsthand, do our newsletters help keep you updated with food policy bills and when to submit testimony?
Simply click on the button below.
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"GROW OUR ‘ONO" BOX
Campaign Completed 3/21/22
Mahalo to everyone who shared their favorite recipes on Instagram, or on our website. We will be contacting the winner of the "Grow Our ʻOno Box" this Friday, 3/25/22.
We hope you will continue to share your favorite recipes using local ingredients, as food is the gift of nourishment and our main source of connection to ʻāina and each other!
NOTE: All recipes shared are for personal use only and may not be used for commercial purposes.
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TRELLO
Our Ultimate Bill Tracking Tool
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Trello is an online platform that Food+ proactively updates to track key food policy bills for this 2022 legislative session. It is completely free to use and an additional tool for your advocacy arsenal.
Why use Trello?
- User-Friendly interface
- Neatly organized by Committee Hearing Locale
- Updates on individual bills, including status and committee referral(s)
- Active notifications on bills of interest
- Links directly to Bill on Capitol Website
How do I sign up?
- Click on the following link to view our 2022 Bills Trello Board
- If you have an account, sign in. If not, create a new account.
- Click on your bill of interest to obtain an update of its status
- Click "Watch" to obtain active notifications on the status of your bill of interest
So easy, even a cave man can do it!
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HOW TO KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING:
- Track the status/movement of Food+Policy bills on Trello
- Email or Call a legislative chair to schedule a hearing for a bill
- Submit ORAL testimony, in person or via zoom
- Encourage friends and ʻohana to submit written testimony
- Share our Food+Policy updates with your ʻohana and community
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Need to Register?
If you haven't registered to submit written or oral testimony, follow these instructions. It's quick, easy, and a way to get your voice HEARD!
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Stay rooted kākou!
Aloha nō,
The Food+Policy Team
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