Hawaii Judiciary History Center Asks for Support of HB300 TODAY

The Hawaii Judiciary History Center is asking for help from history educators, historians, history buffs and students. Please help support civics and law-related education in Hawaii!

Last year the Hawaii Judiciary History Center asked for submissions of testimony to the Legislature in support of the Judiciary's budget. The overwhelming response was instrumental in saving the History Center's programs.

Time is of the essence. Your testimony must be received by Monday, February 7, at 4:00 p.m. It does not have to be lengthy. (See sample testimony at the bottom of this page).

This year House Bill 300 (HB300) is the Judiciary's budget bill. The bill is scheduled for a hearing on Tuesday, February 8, at 2:00 p.m.

History Education Hawaii is asking you to submit testimony electronically or via fax in support of HB300 to Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran, Chair of the House Committee on the Judiciary. Your testimony is critical to the Judiciary History Center's continued funding.

You may submit testimony electronically through the following link: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/emailtestimony/.

Once you get to the link enter HB300 in the field marked number one. Hit enter and complete the other fields. If you are unable to submit testimony electronically, you may fax it to 586-6211(Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands).

Mahalo for your help. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Hawaii Judiciary History Center at 539-4999.

Sample Testimony:

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Dear Representative Keith-Agaran,

I am writing in support of HB300, which includes funding for the Judiciary History Center.

[Your own statement about how the Judiciary History Center has affected you (free school tours, curricula, public programs, organizational partnerships, personal research, vendor or purchase of services, etc.) How would you be affected if the Judiciary History Center were eliminated?]

Thank you very much for considering my testimony in support of HB300.

Sincerely,
YOUR NAME

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