HAPN to host a free webinar on Hawaiʻi State Legislature 101: Advanced Practice Nurse as a Change Agent

It’s nearly the season of the year! The Hawaiʻi State Legislature's 2026 session begins on January 21 (Wednesday) and ends on May 8.

We expect multiple bills related to nursing/APRN/healthcare to be proposed during this session. Once the session starts, things move very quickly, so adequate preparation is key to greater engagement and ensuring your voice is heard.

To assist nursing/APRN students and nurses/APRNs in Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiʻi Association of Professional Nurses (HAPN) has decided to host a free webinar providing basic information on how the Hawaiʻi State Legislature works and how they can be actively involved. This aims to empower beginners with little or no knowledge of state policy to engage with it. We highly encourage APRN students to participate.

Presentation Title: Hawaiʻi State Legislature 101: Advanced Practice Nurse as a Change Agent (Free webinar)

When: January 10, 2026 (Sat) 1:00pm -2:30pm

Who can participate: Any nurses, nursing students, APRN students, and APRNs (HAPN membership is NOT required)

Fee: Free

Lecturer: Allen Novak, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS,  HAPN Director-at-Large & Hawaiʻi Island APRN Committee Chair

Moderator: Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, HAPN Director-at-Large

Agenda:

• Timeline of Hawaiʻi statutes affecting advanced practice nursing
• An overview of the workflow and timeline of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature
• How to approach committee members before hearings
• How to write a testimony

Registration Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dD8EYSfsQ2yznxa6CMRMWw

*The recording will be available until January 31, 2026. However, registration before or on January 10th is required to access the recording.

Please share this information with anyone who may be interested.