IHSN policy positions
Indivisible Hawaiʻi's policy positions guide our advocacy, endorsements, and other efforts.
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Hawaii State Public Policy resources
Why do so many bills die in session?
Of roughly 3,000 bills that are introduced in the Hawaiʻi State Legislature, only 7% make it to the Governor’s desk for final approval. This deep dive walks through reasons why bills die in session.
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Sunshine over dark money: How Hawaiʻi overrode Citizens United
What started with a shared article became a historic victory. Learn how Indivisible Hawaiʻi helped pass the nation's first law aimed at countering Citizens United and dark money in politics.
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What is dark money, and where do Super PACs come in?
Dark money refers to political spending from undisclosed sources. Unlike regular campaign donations where you can ...
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How Act 11 (SB 2471) limits corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi
Act 11 (formerly SB 2471) directly counters the Citizens United, effectively removing removes the power of corporations to spend money on political campaigns in Hawaiʻi.
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Hawaiʻi 2026 Legislative Session: Indivisible’s Public Policy Wins
In the 2026 legislative session, Indivisible Hawaiʻi's Public Policy Action Group (PPAG) helped move dozens of bills through the legislative process.
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Democracy 101: Know What You’re Fighting For
Democracy is built on the idea that power belongs to the people, and leaders are accountable to those who serve. But democracy erodes when people stop paying attention.
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Public Policy Action Group training
New to the Public Policy group? Watch the recording of the 2026 kickoff call to understand how it works.
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How a bill becomes law: a deep dive into Hawaiʻi’s legislative process
This guide walks through the legislative funnel, or the life of a bill: from introduction to becoming law, or quietly dying along the way.
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Committee and procedural abbreviations
Quick guide to committee names, bill versions, and procedural terms you'll see in session or in our daily State Bill Updates.
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How to submit testimony to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature
We track the State Bills on specific issues, and when a hearing is scheduled, we ask you to submit testimony. This is how that works.
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2026 Hawaiʻi legislative session: key dates and milestones
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature's 2026 session ran from January 21 to May 8. Here are key dates and deadlines for this session.
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