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Jul 6, 2022
Women's Legislative Caucus Bills Signed by Governor Ige
Measures address gender equity in education and the criminal justice system Honolulu, Hawai‘i – Several critical bills focusing on gender...
Jul 5, 2022
House Speaker Scott K. Saiki's Statement Regarding Former Senator Kalani English's Sentencing
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – In response to the former Senator Kalani English's sentencing today, Speaker Scott K. Saiki said: "The House of...
Jul 1, 2022
35 Representatives' Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling West Virginia v. EPA
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Thirty-five (35) Democratic Members of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature issued the following statement in response to...
Jun 24, 2022
58 Democratic Legislators' Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Fifty-eight (58) Democratic Members of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature issued the following statement in response to...
Jun 23, 2022
50th Anniversary of Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act (Title IX)
Co-sponsored by Hawai‘i Women’s Legislative Caucus, Hawai‘i Women Lawyers, Zonta Club of Leilehua & University of Hawai‘i Honolulu,...
May 12, 2022
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'...
May 12, 2022
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...
May 9, 2022
"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...
May 9, 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...
May 5, 2022
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...
May 4, 2022
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...
May 4, 2022
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...
May 3, 2022
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....
May 3, 2022
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...
May 2, 2022
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...
Apr 28, 2022
House Bill 2511 Appropriates $600 Million to Provide Homes for Native Hawaiians
Honolulu, Hawai‘i – This afternoon, the legislative conference committee on House Bill (HB) 2511, Relating to the Department of Hawaiian...
Apr 27, 2022
Senate and House Money Committees Approve the State Budget Bill
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Senate and House conferees approved a final version of the State's Supplemental Budget (HB1600 HD1 SD2 CD1) today....
Apr 27, 2022
Representative David A. Tarnas' Remarks on House Bill 2024, Relating to Mauna Kea
April 26, 2022 SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE DAVID A. TARNAS AT THE HOUSE-SENATE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB2024, RELATING TO MAUNA KEA Mahalo...
Apr 8, 2022
Women's Legislative Caucus' 23rd Annual Easter Basket Collection for Families in Need
Bipartisan caucus provides essential household, hygiene items through nonprofit groups Honolulu, Hawai‘i – For 23 years, the Women's...
Mar 31, 2022
Interim Report of Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct Received by House of Representatives
Honolulu, Hawai‘i – Judge Daniel Foley (retired), Chair, submitted the Interim Report of the Commission to Improve Standard of Conduct to...
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