Archive for May, 2008

Senate Paperless Initiative: A Success!

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

If the numbers speak for itself, the paperless project appears have made a significant reduction in reducing paper usage.

According to data provided by the Senate Clerk’s Office and Data Systems, the Hawaii State Senate reduced paper usage by 60 percent.  Nearly 6.7 million less sheets of paper were printed or copied during the 2008 legislative session compared to 2007. The Senate used nearly 9.7 million pages during the 2007 legislative session compared to 3.1 million this past session. (more…)

2008 Legislative Accomplishments

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Senator Espero

By Hawaii State Senator Will Espero

(`Ewa Beach, `Ewa by Gentry, Ocean Pointe, `Ewa Villages, West Loch, Honouliuli, Lower Waipahu)

Here is a brief summary of some of the bills the Legislature approved. Continue Reading