The Hawai‘i State LGBTQ+ Commission was established by the Hawai‘i State Legislature to improve the State’s interface with members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community; identify the short-and long-range needs of its members; and ensure that there is an effective means of researching, planning, and advocating for the equity of this population in all aspects of state government. (HRS 369)

Mission Statement for the Hawaiʻi State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Plus Commission:
The Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission is dedicated to advancing equity, inclusion, and opportunity for the Māhū, LGBTQIA+/MVPFAFF+ community, connecting their voices and the Hawaiʻi State government. We serve as a vehicle for collaboration, advocacy, and education, promoting public awareness and policy change to ensure equal rights. Through civic engagement and partnerships at all levels, we strive to create a more just and inclusive Hawaiʻi for all.

The agenda will be posted to the State Online Calendar no later than the Tuesday before the meeting – https://calendar.ehawaii.gov/calendar/

To have the agenda emailed to you sign-up here: https://forms.gle/mwfzuNywPd7irb2m7

In-person meeting location:
1390 Miller Street 2nd Floor Conference Rooms 1 & 2
Honolulu, HI 96813

Virtual meeting link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92198507509?pwd=hieXyWvs3IPkxKPWliHOlqUKuG7jbm.1
Meeting ID: 921 9850 7509
Passcode: 509173

Dial in by phone:
+1 669 444 9171 US

Written and oral testimony will be accepted. Written testimony must be received no less than 11 days before the meeting date to be added to the board packet. Written testimony received after that time will be distributed to the Commissioners at the meeting.

Written testimony may be submitted as follows:
By email: hawaiistatelgbtqpluscommission@gmail.com
By postal mail: Hawai‘i State LGBTQ+ Commission
c/o The Department of Human Services
PO Box 339
Honolulu, Hawaii 96809-0339
Written testimony should include the words “Public Testimony” with the agenda item number and description in the subject line to aid the Commission in reviewing the testimony.
Written testimony submitted to the Commission will be treated as a public record, and any contact information contained therein will be available for public inspection and copying.