May 2022

Hawaiʻi State Legislature Passes Key Measures to Invest in Education and Hawaiʻi's Students

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – In addition to the $2.4 billion (all Means of Financing) in the budget (HB 1600) for the Department of Education, the...

Legislation Adopted to Improve Standards of Conduct

8 of the 14 bills identified by Commission were adopted by 2022 Legislature Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives'...

Hawai‘i State Legislature Passes Measures to Steward and Protect Hawai‘i’s Natural Resources

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – During the 2022 legislative session, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature passed key measures to protect Hawai’i's natural...

"Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea" to be Recognized on July 31 Annually by State Law

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – HB 2475, which honors an important chapter in the history of the Hawaiian Kingdom, has been approved by the 2022...

Legislature Passes Key Energy and Environmental Protection Measures

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi ─ With the adjournment of the 2022 legislative session, the Hawaii State Legislature passed several important...

Closing Day Speech by House Speaker Scott K. Saiki

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Attached is the Closing Day Speech by House of Representatives Speaker Scott K. Saiki for the 2022 Legislative...

Progressive Legislative Caucus Commends the House Leadership in Moving Progressive Issues Forward

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Today, Representative Matthew S. LoPresti, Co-Chair of the Progressive Legislative Caucus, offered his...

Hawaii State Legislature Passes Measures to Strengthen Financial Security for Working Families

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On Tuesday, May 2, 2022, the Hawai’i State Legislature passed key measures to strengthen the financial security of...

Floor Remarks of Representative Sylvia Luke on HB 1600, Relating to the State Budget

May 3, 2022 FLOOR REMARKS OF REPRESENTATIVE SYLVIA LUKE DURING THE HOUSE FLOOR SESSION ON HB 1600, RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET Mr....

Bill to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Passes Legislature, Sent to Governor Ige for Signature

Bill bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Windward Oʻahu Representative Scot...

House Speaker Scott Saiki Announces $1 Billion Secured for Affordable Housing

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – House Speaker Scott Saiki (District 26) announced that $1 billion in funds were approved in conference committees and...