Honolulu, Hawaiʻi  – The House Committee on Finance (FIN) will hold its first informational briefings of 2026, in which various State departmental representatives will provide updates and requests on their budget proposals.   WHO:              Representative Chris Todd, Chair, House Committee on Finance Representative Jenna Takenouchi, Vice Chair, House Committee on Finance Members of the House Committee on Finance   WHAT:          House Committee on Finance

Maui, Hawaiʻi  – State Representative Tyson K. Miyake (D-10 Portion of Waiehu, Paukukalo, Wailuku, Wailuku Heights, Waikapu, Hyashi Village) was recently selected as a participant in The Council of State Governments West’s (CSG West) prestigious training program for lawmakers serving in their first four years of service. The purpose of the Western Legislative Academy (WLA) is to build excellence and effectiveness in state legislators and their commitment to the institution o

HAWAI ʻ I ISLAND  – This past month, m embers of the House Finance Committee visited Hawaiʻi Island to see firsthand several projects and programs supported by the Legislature. During the visit, committee members met with stakeholders to discuss community needs, assess ongoing initiatives, and identify key priorities for the upcoming legislative session.   The site visits, which took place from December 9 – 11, 2025, provided a glimpse into Hawaiʻi Island's priority items.  

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi  – House Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura today shared a list of laws taking effect on January 1, 2026.   ACT 79, SLH 2025 (HB 544 CD1)  – Relating to Pet Insurance Establishes a regulatory framework specifically for pet insurance based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Pet Insurance Model Act.   ACT 203, SLH 2025 (HB 692 CD1)  – Relating to the Preschool Open Doors Program Expands the Preschool Open Doors Program's eligibility criteria. Repe