Hawaiʻi • State Testimony

Draft clear testimony in minutes.

Answer a few guided prompts and CherThere Builder will assemble a respectful written testimony draft you can review, edit, copy, and paste into the Hawaiʻi Legislature website.

Nothing is submitted automatically. You stay in control of what you copy, print, or send.

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Step 1

Fill in your details

Use plain language. Short, specific testimony is easier for committee members and staff to read.

Bill number

Found in the hearing notice or bill page.

Bill title or topic

Optional, but helpful for the heading.

Committee name

Your position

Your name

Role or connection

Optional context for the committee.

Campus / district / community

Hearing date

1. Who you are and why you are submitting

One to three sentences about you, your ʻohana, and your connection to the issue.

2. Why this bill matters

Share a short story, local impact, or practical reason the committee should care.

3. What you want the committee to do

Be direct: support, oppose, amend, fund, defer, or pass with changes.

Note: This tool helps you draft testimony and does not submit anything on your behalf. Always review, personalize, and verify the bill number, committee, deadline, and position before sending. For more information, see the Terms of Use.

Writing guide

How to use the testimony builder

Check the hearing information. Use the bill page and hearing notice to confirm the bill number, committee, hearing date, and submission instructions.
Choose your position. Indicate whether you support, oppose, or want to comment on the measure. Briefly introduce yourself and your connection to the issue.
Explain the impact and your request. Share one specific experience or concern, then say what you want the committee to do. Keep the wording personal and clear.
Build, review, and submit. Select “Build draft testimony,” edit the result, and verify every detail. Copy your finished text and submit through the official Legislature website using the hearing notice’s instructions.

Illustrative example

A short testimony example

This example imagines a bill supporting student-parent child care. Replace the brackets and use only statements that reflect your own experience and the actual bill.

Aloha Chair and Committee Members,

My name is [your name], and I support [bill number]. As a student parent, reliable child care helps me attend classes and complete my coursework. When care is unavailable, it becomes harder to stay on track toward graduation.

Please support this measure to help student parents continue their education while caring for their families.

Mahalo for considering my testimony.
[Your name]