Hawaii’s Paperless Senate

By implementing a “paperless initiative,” Hawaii’s senate reduced its paper consumption by 60%, saving 1,340 cases of copier paper (13,400 reams). The initiative included giving each of its 25 senators his or her own tablet PC, improving the capitol building’s wireless capacity, and providing specialized training to senators and staff. Overall, lobbyists and other stakeholders have responded favorably to the initiative, especially the increased online access to legislative documents.