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Bills Signed: SB697, SB939
On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Governor David Ige Signed into law: SB697 designates January of each year as "Kalaupapa Month". SB939...
Jun 16, 2021


Speaker Scott Saiki Appoints Members of House Investigative Committee
Speaker Scott Saiki appoints members of House Investigative Committee to investigate compliance with audit nos. 19-12 and 21-01 Honolulu,...
Jun 14, 2021


Bills Signed: HB1016, HB1017, HB1018, HB1019, HB 1020, HB1022, HB1023, HB553, and SB772
On Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Governor David Ige signed into law: HB1016 allows the Department of Land and Natural Resource (DLNR) to issue a...
Jun 8, 2021


Hawai'i Enacts Landmark Shark Protection Act on World Oceans Day
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi - Today, as the planet celebrates the United Nations second annual World Oceans Day, Governor David Ige signed House...
Jun 8, 2021


Statement by Hawai'i House Members on the Issuance of the Commemorative 'Go For Broke' Stamp
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Members of the Hawai’i House of Representatives released the following statements on the issuing of a commemorative...
Jun 5, 2021


Bills Signed: HB961 and HB391
On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Governor David Ige signed into law: HB961 (Act 18), streamlines the process to obtain a temporary license for a...
May 25, 2021


Speaker Scott K. Saiki Names Mauna Kea Working Group Members
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On March 4, 2021, the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 33 (HR 33), Convening a Working Group...
May 10, 2021


Legislature Provides Substantial Funding for Native Hawaiian Caucus Priorities
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – In the most recent legislative session that adjourned on April 29, 2021, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature appropriated...
May 5, 2021


House Adjourns 2021 Legislative Session
House Adjourns 2021 Legislative Session Focused on Balancing the Budget, Protecting Public Health, and Reopening the Economy In a year...
Apr 30, 2021


Bill to Revamp State's Procurement Process Passes Legislature, Sent to Governor Ige for Signature
Bill requires State Procurement Office to implement and administer a past performance database Honolulu, Hawai'i – Representative Scot...
Apr 29, 2021


Education Committee Chairs Allocate Federal Funds Critical to Public Schools
House, Senate Education Committee Chairs allocate federal funds to provide critical public school maintenance, bonuses for teachers,...
Apr 28, 2021


Representative Matayoshi's Bill to Support Local Agriculture Passes Legislature, Sent to Governor
Bill requires state departments to buy locally grown produce and food products in gradually increasing percentages Honolulu, Hawaiʻi –...
Apr 23, 2021


Senate and House Conference Committee Finalize Negotiations on the State Budget Bill
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Senate and House conferees approved a final version of HB200 on April 19, the state budget bill, which includes...
Apr 20, 2021


Representative Woodson Congratulates EOEL on National Recognition for Prekindergarten Program
State office meets all 10 benchmarks for high-quality public preschool Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Hawaiʻi’s Executive Office on Early Learning...
Apr 20, 2021


Virtual ʻArt at the Capitolʻ Returns April 14-16
State Legislators use social media to celebrate public art Honolulu, Hawaiʻi –Even though the State Capitol building remains closed due...
Apr 14, 2021


Speaker Scott Saiki Will Introduce Floor Amendment to Suspend Legislative Salary Increases
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Speaker Scott Saiki has introduced a floor amendment that will suspend the Commission on Salaries' recommended salary...
Apr 13, 2021


Nomination Deadline for Mauna Kea Working Group Extended For Three Weeks
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The House of Representatives has extended the nomination deadline for Native Hawaiian persons who wish to serve on...
Apr 8, 2021


Speaker Saiki Has Asked the House Finance Committee to Not Advance on the Safe Travels Bill
House of Representatives Speaker Scott K. Saiki released the following statement today on the Safe Travels bill. I introduced HB 1286,...
Apr 7, 2021


State Auditor Working Group Report Received
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The House of Representatives' State Auditor Working Group delivered its report to Speaker Scott K. Saiki on March 31,...
Apr 1, 2021


Mauna Kea Working Group Starts to Take Shape
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On March 4, 2021, the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 33, Convening a Working Group to...
Mar 31, 2021
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