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House Mauna Kea Working Group Submits Final Report
Recommends a new nine-member board to manage state-managed lands above the 6,500 foot elevation line The Hawaii House of Representatives'...
Jan 26, 2022


2021 Special Session Veto Override and Amended Measures
On Tuesday July 6, and Thursday July 8, 2021, for the first time in the State's history, the Hawai'i House of Representatives and Senate...
Jul 8, 2021


Bills Signed: HB767, HB817, SB512, HB243, SB474, HB683, HB1176
On Friday, July 2, 2021, Governor David Ige signed into law: HB767 HD2 SD2 moves the Hawaiʻi Farm to School Program out of the Department...
Jul 2, 2021


Bills Signed Into Law to Support Local Agriculture, Combat Sea Level Rise, Promote Economic Recovery
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Governor David Ige today signed seven sustainability bills into law during a ceremony at Washington Place to support...
Jul 2, 2021


Bills Signed: HB490, HB31, HB1366
On Thursday, July 1, 2021, Governor David Ige signed into law: HB490 HD2 SD1 lowers the age at which enhanced penalties apply for crimes...
Jul 1, 2021


House Bills to Prohibit 'Ghost Guns,' Promote Firearm Responsibility Signed Into Law
Measures will require safe storage of guns and keep illegal weapons off the street Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Two House bills to promote gun...
Jul 1, 2021


Bills Signed: SB828, SB834, HB887
On Thursday, June 24, 2021 Governor David Ige signed into law: SB828 HD1 CD1 grants exclusive jurisdiction in matters of divorce to the...
Jun 24, 2021


Bills Signed: HB552, HB424, HB1142
On Thursday, June 24, 2021 Governor David Ige signed into law: HB552 HD1 SD2 CD1 establishes a goal for state agencies to transition 100%...
Jun 24, 2021


House Bills to Support Zero Emission Vehicles in Hawai'i Signed Into Law
Measures will help move the State toward clean energy goals Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Three House bills that support Hawaiʻi's transition to...
Jun 24, 2021


Bipartisan Women's Legislative Caucus Bills Signed by Governor Ige
Measures address family court jurisdiction, child exploitation Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – House and Senate leaders of the bipartisan Hawaiʻi...
Jun 24, 2021


Hawai'i Governor David Ige Signs Bill Designating Juneteenth as a day of Remembrance and Observation
The Bill Was Signed Days Before Upcoming Juneteenth Celebration Photo: With a group of supporters, Governor David Ige today signed SB 939...
Jun 17, 2021


Representative Johanson's Bill to Phase Out Predatory Payday Lending Schemes Signed Into Law
House Bill 1192 will help struggling individuals, families build credit Photo: Standing with supporters of HB1192, Governor David Ige...
Jun 17, 2021


House Bill to Protect Kupuna From Financial Exploitation Signed Into Law by Governor Ige
Crimes considered part of fastest growing form of elder abuse Photo: Gov. David Ige with supporters after signing HB 940, the kupuna...
Jun 17, 2021


Bill to Repeal Exemption for People With Disabilities From Minimum Wage Requirements Signed Into Law
Outdated law allowed payment of sub-minimum wage for certain individuals Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Legislature took action this year to...
Jun 17, 2021


Representative Hashimoto's Bill to Amend Landlord-Tenant Code Signed Into Law
Measure designed to bolster mediation after the eviction moratorium expires in August Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Anticipating the filing of...
Jun 17, 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


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


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


House Finance Committee Approves State Budget
Bill includes federal funds allocated through the American Rescue Plan Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On March 17, 2021, the House Finance Committee...
Mar 18, 2021
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