Kohala, Hawaiʻi – Representative David A. Tarnas (House District 8 –North and South Kohala) announced that $1 million in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding has been included in the house draft of the state budget bill ( HB1800 HD1) , to support the Pololū Trailhead and Historic Trail Improvements Project . The budget bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. The proposed funding will support planning, design, and improvements to the Pololū Valley trailhead and

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives passed a series of transportation-related bills that have been transmitted to the Senate for consideration. The legislation targets key areas, including road safety, traffic enforcement, and improving mobility and public safety across the state. "These bills reflect our committee’s priorities: making streets safer, improving enforcement and traffic safety, and ensuring the well-being of our residents," said House Com

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives advanced numerous bills relating to Native Hawaiian affairs that support housing, cultural preservation, and community support. The measures, developed by the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, have now been transmitted to the Senate for its consideration. House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Chair David A. Tarnas (D-8 North and South Kohala) stated that, “At the beginning of the legislative

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives is proud to recognize House Education Week at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol from March 16 - 20, 2026. Sponsored by the House Committee on Education, House Education Week honors Hawaiʻi’s teachers, faculty members, students, and librarians who have made notable contributions to our communities within the field of education. “It’s an honor to host this year’s House Education Week, an annual tradition that celebrates H

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi State Legislature will be closed on Friday, March 13, following Governor Josh Green’s announcement regarding the closure of state offices due to potentially severe weather conditions. All Senate and House committee hearings scheduled for March 13 will be postponed, and floor sessions in both chambers for Session Day #27 will not be convened. Legislative leadership urges the public to stay safe and remain alert as weather conditions develop

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Ahead of the legislative crossover deadline, the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives adopted a slate of good government measures advanced by the House Committee on Judiciary. The bills have now crossed over to the Senate for further consideration. “This package of good government bills strengthens our state statutes that prevent public corruption, expand the number of government employees subject to financial disclosure requirements, ensure safe and secure

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The House Finance Committee today passed HB1800 HD1 , the House draft of the state supplemental budget, amending the operating and capital improvement budget for fiscal biennium FY 2026–2027. The $10 billion budget prioritizes investments that support local families, strengthen essential public services, and build long-term resilience for Hawaiʻi's communities. Funding is directed toward critical areas including health and human services, environmental

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Several bills advanced by the House Committee on Labor address priorities set by the House Majority at the outset of the 2026 Legislative Session, particularly relating to workforce shortages, preserving the social safety net, and diversifying and strengthening the state's economy. "Recognizing the short- and long-term labor challenges in Hawaiʻi, these bills advance policies to recruit and retain skilled public employees, grow the next generation of lo

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives yesterday adopted bills to modernize and strengthen the state’s criminal justice system. Developed by the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, the measures focus on increasing fairness, ensuring law enforcement is qualified and well trained, improving transparency and data collection, and promoting better outcomes for individuals and communities. “Advocates have long called for realignment of Hawaiʻi’s cr

HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI - The Hawaiʻi State Legislature mourns the passing of former U.S. Representative and Hawaiʻi State Senate President Colleen Hanabusa, a trailblazing leader and devoted public servant whose lifetime of service leaves a profound legacy for Hawaiʻi and its people. Throughout her distinguished career, Hanabusa dedicated herself to public service with unwavering conviction and a deep sense of responsibility to the communities she represented. She made history as

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The House Committee on Housing has passed several measures addressing affordable housing for Hawaiʻi's residents, as communities across the state continue to face a limited housing supply. The legislation focuses on increasing housing production, reducing regulatory barriers, and supporting the infrastructure necessary to sustain growth, according to House Committee on Housing Chair Luke A. Evslin. “Hawaiʻi continues to face a severe housing shortage, a

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – A slate of bills focused on immigrant rights and state immigration policies has passed out of the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs ahead of the First Decking deadline on Friday, March 6, 2026. The measures focus on immigration enforcement operations, individual rights, uniform statewide standards, and protections for vulnerable individuals. “Members of our communities across the state are experiencing uncertainty and real impacts due to

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – As federal decisions to eliminate funding and reduce social services have threatened Hawaiʻi’s social safety net in recent months, the House Committee on Human Services & Homelessness (HSH) has advanced measures aimed at protecting local families and vulnerable residents, according to Committee Chair Lisa Marten. Ahead of the First Decking deadline on Friday, March 6, 2026, the committee passed priority bills focused on public benefits, social assistanc

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The House Committee on Tourism has passed several key measures ahead of the First Decking deadline on Friday, March 6, 2026, advancing policies focused on responsible tourism, climate resilience, public safety, and economic diversification. "These bills reflect our commitment to balancing a strong visitor industry with the needs of our residents," said House Committee on Tourism Chair Adrian K. Tam (D-24, Waikīkī). "Tourism must work for Hawaiʻi by buil

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura announces updated House leadership and committee assignments for the Thirty-Third Legislature. ### Attachment: ​ Cathy S . Lee Director of Communications Hawaiʻi House of Representatives hmcommunications@capitol.hawaii.gov

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative Daniel Holt (D-28, Sand Island, Iwilei, Chinatown) today announced that he will not seek another term in the State House, with his final day in office set for Friday, February 13, 2026. This decision comes after Governor Josh Green appointed Holt as Special Assistant to the Chair of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). Holt will officially begin his new role on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. "I am grateful for the opportuni

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi State Legislature will reopen on Tuesday, February 10, following the closure of state offices on Monday due to forecasted weather conditions. Regular operations will resume in both the Hawaiʻi Senate and the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives for Session Day #12, with committee hearings and floor sessions proceeding as scheduled. For information on updated committee hearing notices, please visit www.capitol.hawaii.gov . Senate and House

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi State Legislature will be closed on Monday, February 9, following Governor Josh Green’s announcement regarding the closure of state offices due to potentially severe weather conditions. All Senate and House committee hearings scheduled for February 9 will be postponed, and floor sessions in both chambers for Session Day #12 will not be convened. Legislative leadership urges the public to stay safe and remain alert as weather conditions deve

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives’ Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs (JHA) Committee recognizes Committee Staff Attorney Sean Aronson for completion of the 2025 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Pretrial Policy Fellows Program, a year-long national peer-learning initiative focused on improving state pretrial justice systems. The NCSL Pretrial Policy Fellows Program supports legislators and legislative staff who are working on reforms related

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives today passed House Resolution No. 8 with unanimous support, urging the Department of the Attorney General to expedite the state’s investigation into the alleged acceptance of campaign funds by a state legislator. The resolution’s passage follows notice that federal authorities will share evidence with state officials, allowing the Attorney General to move forward with a parallel state review. “The House is formally r