2025 Legislative Session

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi  – As food insecurity and the impacts of federal funding reductions to essential programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continue to affect local families, the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives is pleased to announce the release of funding for the Farm to Families initiative, a Legislature-funded program that enables local food banks to purchase, store, and distribute fresh, Hawaiʻi-grown produce to residents in need.   "Farm to

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi — The Council of State Governments has named Hawaiʻi House Representative Trish La Chica a recipient of the 2025 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award . The award honors the bipartisan leadership and public service of 20 emerging elected and appointed state officials across all four CSG regions. “I’m honored to be recognized among leaders who share a deep commitment to public service,” said Representative La Chica. “This recognition is really about the work we’re

Maui, Hawaiʻi  – Maui Representatives issued the following statement regarding the passing of Councilmember Tasha Kama:   "On behalf of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family members of the late Tasha Kama. Our community has lost a dedicated public servant who led with strength, dedication, and compassion. She represented the values of aloha and ʻ ohana that we hold so dearly in our Maui community and the state of Hawai ʻ i."