b'2021 State Report 2021 State ReportHawaii Aloha continued from page 17 Idaho Insider continued from page 18Other bills introduced relate to renewable energy, climateLegislative Wrap-Up change and carbon taxes, EV mandates and the planned phaseMuch of the action takes place in the final days of the out of fossil fuel vehicles, increases to minimum wage, restric- legislature, when it is never safe to leave the Statehouse. tions on tobacco products and e-cigs, and further restrictionsThe going home issues in 2021 may include tax relief to retail store sales and liquor laws. I especially like the billon property and groceries, COVID liability protection, that prohibits businesses that sell age restricted products (likeand the Governors infrastructure plan. But COVID-19 alcohol) to require proof of your age if you look old. I wish alllooms large in 2021 with battles over balance of power the bills used common sense like that! and executive authority, distribution of federal CARES Act funds, and what to do with Idahos record revenue UPCOMING EVENT surplus all contributing to a legislative session like no other. Be on the lookout for a thorough review after the - HPMA Golf Tournament at2021 session wraps up, hopefully in late March.Oahu Country Club on UpcomingMarch 15, 2021 Event RemindersHope to see youat the HPMA golf tournament on March 15, 2021. The venue remains at Oahu Country Club, a privateIPM&CSA PAC Golf Eventmembers only club, which was founded over 100 years ago. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Ridgecrest Golf Course, Known as the Grand Dame of Hawaii golf courses, its bor- Nampa IdahoRegister online at https://www.wpma.dered by a lush forest on three sides, and an ocean view on thecom/idaho/calendar-of-events; Lunch at noon and 1:30 fourth side. As usual, we will have great prizes, and deliciousp.m. tee times. 19th hole lunch and drinks. Hope to see you all there!IPM&CSA Board MeetingWhat You Need to KnowWednesday, April 21, 2021IPM&CSA board mem-bers will meet April 21 in Boise to review the legislative About Getting to Hawaii.session and plan for the upcoming convention in Sun Valley.If you are planningto join us for the HPMA golf tourna- Energy Marketers of America (EMA) Day ment, and need to travel to the Hawaiian Islands, it is importanton the Hill Washington D.C. May 12-14, 2021that youre aware of the current entry requirements prior to Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW, WDCyour travel, as required by the State of Hawaii Safe Travels IPM&CSA will make our annual trip to Washington program. Currently, all travelers must be tested by a stateD.C. to visit members of the Idaho Congressional Del-approved testing partner (https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel- egation for EMA Board Meeting and Day on the Hill, partners/) within 72 hours of departure and have a negativeset for Thursday, May 13. COVID-19 test result BEFORE beginning their trip to Hawaii. You are also required to create an online account with the state,IPM&CSA Convention and Trade Showupload the negative test result to the safe travel website and August 4-6, 2021 Sun Valley Resortget a QR code (https://travel.hawaii.gov/#/). Travelers arriv-Call now and reserve your room at the Sun Valley ing WITHOUT a confirmed negative COVID-19 test within 72Resort. Our room block always fills up early for our hours of departure and the QR code prior to travel are subjectannual event, so be sure to get your spot reserved early. to a mandatory 10-day quarantine.(Register online for the convention at www.wpma.com. Since a lot can change between now and March 15th, pleaseRooms booked separately with the resort. Ask for the visit https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel for the latest details. IPM&CSA room block.) S S#44 Barack Obama continuedUS President #45Donald TrumpUS President #46Joe BidenFor everywhere in this country, there are first steps When you open your heart to patriotism,Together, we shall write an American story of hope, to be taken, theres new ground to cover, there arethere is no room for prejudice. The Biblenot fear. Of unity, not division. Of light, not darkness .(78)more bridges to be crossed. tells us how good and pleasant it is whenMay this be the story that guides us. The story that in- PT: 2021- And it is you, the young and fearless at heart, theGods people live together in unity. spires us. The story that tells ages yet to come that weCurrentmost diverse and educated generation in our history,(71) We must speak our minds openly, debate who the nation is waiting to follow. PT: 2017- our disagreements honestly, but alwaysanswered the call of history. We met the moment. That democracy Source: Obamas Speech on 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Marches.2021 and hope, truth and justice, did not die on our watch but thrived. March 7, 2015. pursue solidarity. Source: NBCdfw.com - Inaugural Address January 22, 2021Source: Donald Trumps Inaugural Address, January 20, 2017 continued on page 5452 www.wpma.com /Spring 2021'