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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
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
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
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
Women's Legislative Caucus Assembles 22nd Annual Easter Basket Collection for Families in Need
Bipartisan caucus provides essential household, hygiene items through nonprofit groups Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – For 22 years the Women's...
Mar 31, 2021
NCSL Leadership Statement on Rise in Violence, Harassment Toward Asian Americans
Washington, D.C.—National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) President Wisconsin and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R), and NCSL...
Mar 29, 2021
State House to Restore Funding for Hilo Youth Challenge
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The House of Representatives today passed the House version of the state budget which rejects the administration's...
Mar 24, 2021
Lawmakers Provide Support for Vaccination Clinic in Mililani
Times Pharmacy to offer Johnson & Johnson vaccines every Thursday through April 15 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative Ryan I. Yamane...
Mar 23, 2021
Representative LoPresti Asks DOH Immunization Chief to Increase Vaccination Distribution
Letter to Balajadia offers assistance to reach populations lagging behind Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative Matthew S. LoPresti has...
Mar 19, 2021
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