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Hawai‘i House Passes Elections, Ethics Reform Bills
The Hawai‘i House Leadership and Representatives gathered on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, to discuss a package of more than a dozen bills passed out of the House this session designed to reform elections,...
View ArticleHawai‘i House Passes Bill to Decriminalize Limited Cannabis Possession
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives passed HB1383 HD2 on Thursday, March 7, 2019, which decriminalizes the possession of three or less grams of cannabis and instead establishes a fine of $200. “This...
View ArticleCommittees to Hear Grant-In-Aid Applications
The House Committee on Finance and Senate Committee on Ways and Means will hold a joint informational briefing to hear information on grant-in-aid applications. Applicants will be heard in alphabetical...
View ArticleLETTER: Zonta Club of Hilo Supports Automatic Voter Registration
The Zonta club of Hilo supports SB412 to enact an automatic voter registration process in the state of Hawai‘i. The right to vote is a fundamental right of our democracy and making voting more...
View ArticleLegislature Passes State Budget Bill
The House and the Senate approved a final version of HB 2 HD1 SD 1 CD1, the state budget bill, on Wedneday, March 27, 2019, which includes operating monies to run the state government. The bill puts a...
View ArticleSenators Postpone Decision on Bill Relating to Water Rights
A joint Senate Committee postponed decision making on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, on the controversial bill relating to water rights—HB 1326—after more than six hours of testimony in opposition to the...
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Governor Releases Funds for Miloli‘i Center
Gov. David Ige released $200,000 in construction funds on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, for the Miloli‘i Community Enrichment and Historical Center on the Island of Hawai‘i. Sen. Drew Kanuha. PC: Hawai‘i...
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Legislature Passes Juvenile Justice Reform Bills
Hawai‘i lawmakers passed bills to protect children’s constitutional rights when in police custody and to limit long sentences for minors. “Too little attention has been paid to the most vulnerable...
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Legislature Passes Kupuna Caucus Package
Hawai‘i House and Senate lawmakers approved four Kupuna Caucus bills on Tuesday, April 17, 2019, bringing total funding to over $20 million for elder services in the community. This package of four...
View ArticleHouse & Senate Committee Agree on $3.4 Billion CIP Budget
The House Finance and Senate Ways and Means Conference Committee agreed on the Capital Improvement Project budget for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021, on Thursday, April 25, 2019, totaling more than $3.4...
View ArticleHawai‘i Chamber of Commerce Comments on Deferment of Minimum Wage Increase
Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i President and CEO Sherry Menor-McNamara released a statement regarding the Hawai‘i Legislature’s decision not to raise the minimum wage. “We appreciate and thank our...
View ArticleRaise Up Hawai‘i Comments on Deferment of Minimum Wage Increase
The Hawai‘i Legislature’s recently deferred its decision to raise the minimum wage. Raise Up Hawai‘i is “deeply disappointed” that the Legislature failed to increase the minimum wage this year, an...
View ArticleLegislature Passes Landmark Bail Reform Bill
To address overcrowded jails and bring equity to our system of bail, on Friday, April 26, 2019, House and Senate conferees passed HB 1552 HD2 SD2 CD1, a landmark bill designed to take a thorough look...
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Bills Support Growth of Zero-Emission Industry
In passing bills supporting electric vehicle use in Hawaiʻi, the Legislature is paving the way for the state to take its first major steps toward implementing a strong clean transportation policy. Rep....
View ArticleHawai‘i House Passes 206 Bills on Final Decking
As the end of the 2019 legislative session approaches, the Hawai‘i House of Representatives is starting to take final votes on bills that have survived close scrutiny by both the House and Senate. More...
View ArticleSenators Call on State, FAA to Ground Helicopters in Wake of Kailua Crash
Four Hawai‘i State Senators have sent a letter to the State Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, calling for an immediate statewide grounding...
View ArticleBill Would Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Program
The Hawai‘i State Legislature has sent HB748 HD2 SD2—a bill that would significantly reform the state’s civil asset forfeiture program—to Gov. Ige for his signature. The American Civil Liberties Union...
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VIDEO: Gov. Ige Speaks About 2019 Legislative Session
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige spoke to the media following following the adjournment of the 2019 legislative session. Governor David Ige answers questions on May 2, 2019. PC: Office of the Governor He...
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Hawai‘i Joins Effort to Set State Appliance Efficiency Standards
In a win for Hawai‘i residents and the climate, state lawmakers passed a bill this session to establish state appliance energy efficiency standards that go beyond federal requirements. This measure, HB...
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Why is Hawai‘i Losing More Teachers Every Year?
The community was invited to provide input on Hawai’i DOE’s next 10 years. PC: Hawai’i Department of Education feedback session Hawai‘i Department of Education executives have consistently seen pay...
View ArticleHawai‘i Governor Signs Multiple Bills Into Law
Gov. David Ige signed a series of bills into law on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, ranging from kupuna care, homelessness and mental health, traffic safety, elections and health. The bills are as follows:...
View ArticleGov. Ige Signs Affordable Housing, Health, Fireworks, Women’s Caucus Bills
Gov. David Ige signed a bill that will dedicate millions of dollars to the state’s effort to create more housing that people can afford, according to a July 2, 2019, press release from the governor’s...
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New, More Stringent Hawai‘i DUI Law Already Making Impact
PC: Hawaiʻi House Democrats. The Hawai‘i state Legislature passed a law during its most recent session placing more stringent penalties on DUI offenders, including increased fines and extra jail time...
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Zonta Club of Hilo’s Strangulation Bill Signed Into Law
(L–R, front) US Sen. Mazie Hirono. Gov. David Ige, Zonta Club of Hilo Advocacy Chair Heather Kimball, and (back) members of the Hawai‘i Women’s Coalition. PC: State of Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige signed SB...
View ArticleNew Technology to Reduce Land Court Records Clog
If you’ve sold or bought property or if you work in the real estate or title business, you know about the huge volume of legal documents required for property transactions. The Bureau of Conveyances...
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