WaianaeElementaryVisit2023

How are laws made?

What do legislators do?

OLD STATE CAPITOL IOLANI PALACE CURRENT STATE CAPITOL (Built in 1969) GOVERNOR OVERSEES THE ENTIRE STATE Departments (DOE, DOH, DOT…) LEGISLATORS Senators & Representatives Make, Delete, or Amend laws JUDGES Hold Court Trials Interpret, Clarify, & Overturn Laws

THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

SENATE 25 SENATORS

SEN. MAILE SHIMABUKURO

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

51 Representatives

HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE

LEGISLATORS

Make, Delete, or Amend laws

LEGISLATORS OFTEN ARE DOING...

Sometimes I need to talk to the Governor

To make sure we have the needed money for new air conditioning at Wai’anae Elementary School, which is important in the summer !!

… SO MANY DIFFERENT THINGS !!

Other times I am travelling to the new Wai’anae Police Station for a tour to make sure it will be ready for use soon.

THE COMMUNITY OF WAI’ANAE IS...

There are moments where we need to speak to the community about very important issues.

So we post a notice and invite everybody to share and provide input about many issues in our area.

BUSTLING WITH ACTIVITY !!!

One of the most enjoyable activities is to go out and share in the celebrations such as graduation or the excellent athletic programs

There is so much to be proud of in our schools with so many projects, sports, and academics.

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I TRULY ENJOY HOSTING GUESTS...

One of the most rewarding experiences is when students come to the State Capitol to learn how this process works and wanting to partiipate

MAHALO ANY QUESTIONS ??

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