News Release - Hawaii House of Representatives

February 9, 2011 - For immediate release

House to open Chamber daily for public visits

Honolulu, Hawaii. The House of Representatives today announced that the House Chamber will
be open daily for Hawaii State Capitol visitors and guests to tour the gallery area during the
remainder of the month of February as a pilot project. After February, the project will be
evaluated and a decision will be made on whether to extend access to the Chamber year round
beyond the months the legislature is in session, January to May.

Access to the Chamber will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., including the hours that the
House is normally in session.

There will not be an official tour, however visitors to the Chamber will have access to look
around, take pictures, and will be given a brochure explaining the history and symbolism of the
Chamber architecture and design. The House Sergeant-at-Arms expects about 100 visitors to
the Chamber daily.

“We have visitors and residents coming to the Capitol every day,” said Speaker of the House
Calvin Say. “Normally, the only opportunity to view the beautiful architecture and symbolism
of our House Chamber is during floor session. Unfortunately, not everyone can schedule their
visits around that time. We are implementing this pilot project so that everyone will have
access to the Chamber during regular daily business hours.”

For more information, visitors to the islands and Hawaii residents should call the House of
Representative’s Sergeant-at-Arms Office at (808) 586-6500.

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Media Contact:
Georgette Deemer, Director of Communications - Hawaii House of Representatives
Telephone: 808-586-6133; Fax: 808-586-6168
Mobile: 808-341-5043