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This Concurrent Resolution commits the Hawaii Legislature to permanently adopt rules that allow for greater public participation in the legislative process by enabling virtual testimony, recorded hearings, and internet broadcasts of legislative sessions, even when there isn't a catastrophic event like a pandemic. The resolution acknowledges that Hawaii's island geography makes it difficult for many residents to travel to the capitol for in-person hearings, and that remote participation technologies, proven effective during the COVID-19 pandemic, can help overcome these barriers and ensure broader access for all citizens, including the elderly and those with disabilities.