Hawaiʻi • State Testimony

State Testimony Drafting Page

Draft written testimony you can paste into the Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s online testimony form. Answer a few guiding prompts about who you are, why the bill matters, and what you’re asking for, and this page will assemble a clear, respectful draft you can edit.

Nothing is automatically sent. Your answers stay in this browser until you close the page. When you’re ready, copy the text and paste it into the testimony box on capitol.hawaii.gov.

✉️ Letter to Legislator 📝 Written Testimony

Step 1 — Fill in a few details

Start with the basics: bill information, your position, and how you’re connected. Then add a few sentences for each prompt. The right side will show your draft.

Found in the hearing notice or bill page.
Optional — a short phrase is enough.
Use the committee listed in the hearing notice.
This controls how the opening paragraph is worded.
Optional, but helps the committee understand your perspective.
Optional. You can include your campus, neighborhood, or district info.
1–3 sentences about you, your ʻohana, and your connection to the issue.
Share a short story or example of how this issue affects you and your community.
Be specific: support or oppose, and any key changes you want.
You can adjust the text on the right before you copy it.

Step 2 — Review & copy your draft

Edit anything you like in this box. Then select all the text or use the copy button and paste it into the testimony box on the Legislature’s site.

After copying, go to capitol.hawaii.gov → “Submit Testimony” and paste this into the text field.
Note: This tool helps you draft testimony and does not submit anything on your behalf. Always review and personalize your testimony before sending. For more information, see the Terms of Use.