Committee chairs and legislative veterans have the best track record, a review of the data shows. But even they only get a fraction of what they introduce through.

For some lawmakers, quietly is the most effective way to legislate. Others feel the public should hear exactly where they stand.

Hawaiʻi legislators make many decisions on bills behind closed doors. Civil Beat’s new searchable tracker of archived information helps you connect the dots.

A new research tool shows the vast majority of bills pass out of the Legislature with no opposition.