In response to Mayor Rick Blangiardi's announcement of the Safe Access O‘ahu program that requires employees and patrons of indoor establishments to be vaccinated or tested regularly, House Speaker Scott K. Saiki stated:
"I commend Mayor Blangiardi for implementing a Safe Access Oʻahu program. I know that it was a difficult and complicated decision. The Mayor is being a leader and his decision will reduce COVID infections and avoid a complete statewide shutdown.”