Welcome Researchers!
This website is to help individuals interested in researching legislative history in Hawaii. An overview of the legislative process and a tutorial on researching Hawaii's legislative history are presented. This step-by-step guide is followed by a quiz and useful links to related resources.
Please email us with any comments or suggestions or use the comment section at the end of the Quiz page.
Why do we do Legislative History Research?
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To track changes in a particular statute
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To find the original intent or purpose of the legislators who passed the statute
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To discern legislative intent in an ambiguous or vague statute
Who needs to do Legislative History Research?
Attorneys
Researchers
Legislators
To Understand the Legislative Process
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