News and Updates from the Hawai'i House Democrats

Oct 19, 2020

Nine Hawaiʻi State Legislators Join National Call to En SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representatives Della Au Belatti, Romy Cachola, Linda Ichiyama, Chris Lee, Amy Perruso, Roy Takumi, Tina Wildberger...

Oct 16, 2020

Representatives Kitagawa, Matayoshi Sponsor Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Oct. 24

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representatives Lisa Kitagawa and Scot Z. Matayoshi are sponsoring a community drive-thru flu shot clinic at Windward...

Oct 9, 2020

House Select Committee on COVID-19 to Focus on Pre-Travel Testing, Rental Properties Oct. 21

WHO: The House Select Committee on COVID-19 Economic and Financial Preparedness WHAT: Informational...

Oct 7, 2020

House to Begin Series of Informational Briefings with Health Committee October 8

WHO: Representative John M. Mizuno, Chair of the House Health Committee WHAT: Informational briefing on the status of Hawaiʻi’s disease...

Oct 1, 2020

Statement by House Majority Leader Della Au Belatti on New Hawai'i Restaurant Debit Card Program

House Majority Leader Representative Della Au Belatti (Makiki, Tantalus, Papakōlea, McCully, Pāwaʻa, Mānoa) released the following...

Sep 30, 2020

Statement by House Labor Committee Chair Johanson on the Administration's New Unemployment Ramp-Up

House Labor and Public Employment Committee Chair Representative Aaron Ling Johanson (Moanalua, Red Hill, Foster Village, ʻAiea, Fort...

Sep 29, 2020

Rep. Cullen Co-Hosts Meeting on Diversifying Hawaiʻi's Economy Through Film and Creative Media

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – In an effort to grow Hawaiʻi’s already diverse economy, Representative Ty J.K. Cullen alongside Senator Michelle...

Sep 21, 2020

Representative Lowen Announces $3 million in CIP funds Released for Kealakehe High Track

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative Nicole E. Lowen is pleased to announce that Governor David Ige has just released $3 million in Capital...

Sep 20, 2020

Rep. Mizuno, Sen. Wakai Support Coalition to make Juneteenth a State Holiday

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – In the wake of this summer’s racial unrest brought on by the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and the recent...

Sep 17, 2020

Women's Legislative Caucus Bills on Workplace Harassment, Domestic Violence Signed into Law

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Several critical bills focusing on sexual harassment in the workplace and our growing problem of domestic violence...

Sep 16, 2020

House Autonomous Vehicle Bill Becomes Law

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – A bill to establish an autonomous vehicle testing pilot program and make our roads and highways safer was signed into...

Sep 11, 2020

House Select Committee on COVID-19 to Hear Key Subcommittee Reports Sept. 14

WHO: The House Select Committee on COVID-19 Economic and Financial Preparedness WHAT: Informational Briefing on the economic impact of...

Sep 2, 2020

Statewide Sustainability Bill set to Become Law Sept. 15

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – A House bill to strengthen statewide sustainability coordination and update the roles and responsibilities of the...

Sep 1, 2020

Statement by Health Committee Chair Mizuno on Retirement of DOH Director Anderson

House Health Committee Chair Representative John M. Mizuno (Kalihi Valley, Kamehameha Heights, portion of Lower Kalihi) released the...

Aug 31, 2020

Representative Morikawa says Polihale State Park may Reopen after Labor Day Weekend

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – After sending inquiry emails and writing a letter to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DNLR),...

Aug 31, 2020

Hawaii Island Lawmakers want DOH to Improve Inadequate COVID-19 Testing, Lag Time Results

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Every Hawaiʻi Island State Representative and Senator has signed a letter to state Department of Health Director...

Aug 29, 2020

Representatives Visit New Coronavirus Investigation Center at Hawaii Convention Center

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – State Representatives participated in a walk-through tour of the Department of Health’s expanded COVID-19...

Aug 28, 2020

House Select Committee on COVID-19 to Hear Report from Subcommittees, Queen's Health System

WHO: The House Select Committee on COVID-19 Economic and Financial Preparedness WHAT: Informational Briefing on the economic impact of...

Aug 27, 2020

House Committee to Hold Briefing on Growing Need to Treat, Quarantine Homeless COVID Patients

WHO: Committee on Human Services and Homelessness Chair Joy A. San Buenaventura, Vice Chair Nadine K. Nakamura WHAT: Informational...