Welcome Owners and Residents
We are excited to offer you FREE personalized assistance in submitting testimony to support important changes in condominium law. Whether you’re an owner or a resident, your voice matters in shaping the policies that impact your community. We’re here to make the process simple and stress-free.
Both residents and owners share the financial burden of perpetual maintenance fee increases, which impact everyone in different ways—whether through higher monthly fees, reduced property values, or increased living expenses. These rising costs place undue strain on working families, retirees, and renters alike, making it critical to address the systemic issues driving these expenses.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Our service is designed to assist you every step of the way:
- Creating Your Account:
- We’ll handle the technical side of setting up your account on the Hawaii State Capitol website, so you can focus on sharing your story.
- Drafting Your Testimony:
- Our team will help you craft a compelling and impactful testimony that highlights your concerns and supports the reforms we’re advocating for.
- If you have a personal experience to share, we’ll work with you to distill it into a concise and powerful statement (300 words or less).
- Submitting Your Testimony:
- Once your testimony is ready, we’ll ensure it’s submitted to the appropriate legislators and included in the official record for the relevant bills.
Get Started Today!
Register now to receive assistance with your testimony. It’s quick, easy, and free. Together, we can create the change our communities need.
Do It Yourself: A Simple Guide to Submitting Testimony
If you prefer to submit your testimony on your own, here’s an easy-to-follow guide to help you navigate the process:
Step 1: Register on the Capitol Website
- Go to the Hawaii State Capitol website: capitol.hawaii.gov.
- Create an account to gain access to legislative tracking and testimony submission tools.
Step 2: Access Legislative Reports and Lists
- On the Capitol homepage, click the “Reports & Lists” button in the grey block, or find it under “Laws & Research” on the horizontal menu.
- Select the desired legislative year (e.g., “2025”).
- Choose the action you’re interested in, such as “House bills introduced” or “Senate bills introduced.”
Step 3: Search for Relevant Measures
- Use your browser’s search function (Ctrl + F on PCs) to find specific topics like “condominium.” This will highlight all measures related to your search term.
Step 4: Create a Measure Tracking List
- Under the “Participate” menu, click on “Measure Tracking” to create and name your tracking lists.
- Add relevant measures to your list (e.g., House or Senate condo-related measures).
- Generate a report of your list in Excel or PDF format for easy reference.
Step 5: Sign Up for Hearing Notifications
- Go to “Hearing Notification” under the “Participate” menu to be alerted when measures are scheduled for hearings.
- Add measures individually and save your list. Alternatively, subscribe to committee notifications for broader updates.
Step 6: Prepare Your Testimony
- Draft general statements now on key issues (e.g., election proxies, condo insurance) to refine later for specific measures.
- When hearings are scheduled, follow the agenda’s instructions and submit your testimony by the stated deadline.
Most Important Step: TESTIFY!
- Sharing your perspective is vital to influencing change. Even brief, personal testimony can make a difference.
Why Your Testimony Matters
When legislators see a groundswell of support from owners and residents like you, they’re more likely to pay attention and take action. Personal stories and thoughtful testimonies help:
- Highlight the real-life impact of these issues.
- Demonstrate the need for accountability, transparency, and better oversight.
- Show the strength and unity of our community.
By participating, you’re helping to push for meaningful reform and ensuring that our voices are heard.
Get Started Today!
Register now to receive assistance with your testimony. It’s quick, easy, and free. Together, we can create the change our communities need.
Click Below to Register Yourself or Visit Your Account
Download the 2025 Bill Tracker Spreadsheet for a head start on this seasons bills to watch.
Disclaimer:
This bill tracker spreadsheet is the result of a collaborative effort by various condominium advocates and is not guaranteed to be a comprehensive catalog of every bill that may impact condo owners or residents. While we strive to provide valuable guidance, we strongly encourage everyone to do their own due diligence when forming their perspectives.
Our goal is to empower owners and residents to develop their own voices and articulate their genuine concerns, rather than relying on boilerplate testimonies often used by industry professionals. We believe in highlighting the true heart of each person’s concerns while emphasizing our shared goals of transparency, accountability, and fairness.
Thank you for using this tool to make your voice heard and support meaningful change for our communities.
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