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House District 1
Hamakua, portion of Hilo, Ka‘ūmana
Room: 432
Phone: 808-586-6680
Fax: 808-586-6684
[email protected]

As a former educator, Representative Nakashima understands how critical it is to evaluate program budget requests, and to set criteria for the evaluation of these appropriations. Mark will work towards the development of geothermal energy statewide as a solution to breaking the State's dependence on imported oil. Representative Nakashima will also work to create a synergy between the Big Island community, public schools and institutions of higher learning to become more collaborative, and he will continue to work with all stakeholders to develop a vision that will guide long-term decision making and future expenditures.
Representative Nakashima is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa and holds a B.Ed. degree and Professional Diploma in education with an emphasis in political science.
EXPERIENCE
• Representative First House District (Hamakua, Portion of Hilo, Ka‘ūmana)
• Vice Chair, House Higher Education Committee
• Staff Assistant, US Senator Spark Matsunaga
• Legislative Aide, Representative Dwight Takamine
• Legislative Aide, Representative Eric Hamakawa
• Teacher, Honokaa High School (history & economics)
• Staffmember, Hawaii State Teachers Association (West Hawaii & Hilo)
• Chair, House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs
• Chair, House Committee on Economic Development
• Vice Speaker of the House
• Chair, House Committee on Labor and Public Employment

COMMUNITY
• Member, Hamakua Lions Club
• President, Hawaii State Jaycees
• Vice-president, US Junior Chamber of Commerce
• US-Japan Council
• JCI Senate and Alumni


April 12, 2018

Reps. Nakashima and San Buenaventura to Host Community Meeting on Emergency Preparedness



WHO: Representative Mark M. Nakashima
Representative Joy A. San Buenaventura

WHAT: Community meeting on emergency preparedness

WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2018 1-3 p.m.

WHERE: Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility
15-2910 Ku‘uhome Street
Pāhoa

Representative Joy A. San Buenaventura (Puna) and Representative Mark M. Nakashima (Hamakua) will be holding a community meeting on emergency preparedness.

Confirmed guest speakers will include:
• Talmadge Magno, Civil Defense Administrator, Hawai‘i County
• Thomas Travis, Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency, Director
• Dennis Hwang of UH Sea Grant, Coastal Hazard Mitigation Specialist

Topics for discussion will range from emergency shelter locations to hurricane preparations, and updates regarding the false missile alert. Speakers will consider unique characteristics of Puna homes such as catchment water use.

April 9, 2018

April 2018 Holomua Newsletter

Dear Friends, We just completed “Crossover” which is the legislative deadline for House bills (HBs) to move to the Senate and Senate bills (SBs) to move to the House and remain “alive”. The House approved and sent 381 bills to the Senate for consideration.

February 28, 2018

HOSA UH Hilo Delegates at State Conference



HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) at UH Hilo delegates with Representative Mark Nakashima, who presented each member with a certificate from the House of Representatives congratulating them for their performance at last month’s Hawai’i Island regional competition and representing UH Hilo at the State Leadership Conference held February 21-23 in Honolulu. (Left to Right) Jeremy Villanueva, Lark Jason Canico, Kelly Gani, Representative Mark Nakashima, Leslie Arce, Travis Taylor, Sheldon Cabudol, Deserie Pagatpatan.

February 7, 2018

No-cost Rx Delivery Now Available in Honoka'a

Honoka'a residents will now be able to have their prescriptions delivered to their homes for free, thanks to a program from The Hawai‘i Medical Service Association (HMSA) and CVS Health®, which does business in Hawaii as Longs Drugs. The program is open to HMSA members and the entire Honokaa community. See the Rx delivery poster for more information here.

February 7, 2018

September 2017 Holomua Newsletter

Aloha Friends, I have heard concerns regarding the “Rail Bill” that was recently enacted into law during the Legislature’s special session this summer. The deliberations were vigorous and at times unfortunately contentious. View full article

February 6, 2018

2018 District 1 Community Survey

Please take a few minutes to complete our community survey. You can take the survey online at here or a hard copy version of the survey can be found in the January 2018 edition of my Holomua newsletter.

March 1, 2016

January 2016 Newsletter

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou! May your New Year be filled with much opportunity! In the coming year, I plan to build upon the foundations from the previous years. As chair of the House Labor and Public Employment Committee, my goal has always been to continuously improve the function and accountability of government. View full article


April 8, 2015

March 2015 Newsletter - Holomua

Dear Friends,

Thank you for the opportunity to once again serve as your voice in the House of Representatives. We entered the 2015 legislature with two years experience as Chair of the House of Labor Committee and a better handle on the diversity of issues in the committee's portfolio. We have implemented Act 99 (SLH 2013) and have the Agricultural Workforce Development Advisory Board up and running providing programs and resources for the future agriculturalists throughout the state. View full article


April 4, 2014

March 2014 Holomua Newsletter

Dear Friends,

The House of Representatives is currently engaged in the "second pass" through bills that have crossed over from the Senate. Over on the Senate side, they are doing the same with House Bills. By this time, 90% of the topics have already been discussed once before and we are vetting bills that will be taken in to joint House-Senate Conference Committees in a few weeks.View full article


January 24, 2014

December Hamakua Times

The United States Supreme Court ruled that provisions in the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which limited federal benefits to same-sex couples was unconstitutional and over-turned Section 3 of DOMA. The Windsor case involved a same sex couple who were married in Canada. When one spouse died, the other inherited her property and was charged inheritance taxes by the Internal Revenue Service. In addition to the Internal Revenue Service, the Supreme Court ruling has the potential to impact other federal benefits like Medicare, Social Security, Medicaid and federal tax benefits to same sex couples who live in states where same gender marriage is legal.

This decision by the United States Supreme Court renewed the push for same sex marriage in Hawaii because it was only with marriage that a couple could claim the federal benefits. Other portions of DOMA including provisions that did not require states from recognizing same sex marriages from other states was left in place. This created the question of whether same sex marriages from other states would be valid in Hawaii as Hawaii did not recognize same sex marriages.

Using his constitutional authority, Governor Abercrombie called the legislature into special session on October 28, 2013. Many people have argued that this demonstrated that the Governor was forcing the issue down the legislature's throat, that people were not being given the opportunities that they would have during a regular session, and that the bill was a done deal. The Governor has the constitutional right to call the legislature into session, however the legislature is under no obligation to act. The opponents could have moved to recess the session as soon as it began and it could have closed on the first day, but this did not happen. Once the legislature decided to move ahead, it was now a legislative decision.

In anticipation of the receipt of an extraordinary amount of testimony, the House of Representatives encouraged citizen participation in the hearing process by accepting written testimony by personal delivery, U.S. Postal Service, and the Legislature's website. Additionally, individuals with an interest in submitting oral, in-person testimony were able to do so and reserve in advance a place in the speaking order.

The House received more than 23,000 pieces of written testimony on this issue with over 5,000 individuals registered to testify orally. The committees began hearing testimony on Thursday, October 31, 2013, and continued through Tuesday, November 5, 2013. This unprecedented hearing process lasted more than 55 hours, during which more than 1,000 persons were able to testify.

This was not a done deal and we did hear the people. Many of the testifiers expressed concerns on the infringement of their religious freedoms. To address this, the House amended the bill by expanding the religious exemption to more closely model similar provisions in effect in the state of Connecticut. The House amendment makes it clear that a clergy member, minister, priest, rabbi, religious officer, or religious society that provides solemnizations shall be immune from any fine, penalty, injunction, administrative proceeding, or any other legal or administrative liability for declining to perform any marriage or civil union specifically because performing the marriage or civil union is in violation of their religious beliefs or faith.

Further, the bill expands the religious organization and facilities exemption to: (a) Apply to religious organizations and to nonprofit organizations operated, supervised, or controlled by a religious organization; (b) Establish that none of these entities shall be required to provide goods or services or their facilities or grounds for the solemnization or celebration of a marriage if the solemnization or celebration is in violation of their religious beliefs or faith; and (c) Expressly provide that these entities shall be immune from any fine, penalty, injunction, administrative proceeding, or any other legal or administrative liability for the failure or refusal to provide goods, services, grounds, or facilities pursuant to this measure.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. ~ George Santayana. As a history teacher, I often quoted this to my 9th grade World History students at Honoka'a High School. It was true philosophically because we find that history often repeats itself and takes great wisdom and political courage to avoid making the same mistakes. This was also true for my students because if they failed my class, they would be condemned to be back repeating the class during the summer.

In discussing this historic legislation, I believe it is imperative that we consider the following issues and concerns:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964:

In reacting to the Civil Rights Bill of 1964, then Senator Strom Thurmond, a democrat from South Carolina, said, "This so-called Civil Rights Proposals, which the President has sent to Capitol Hill for enactment into law, are unconstitutional, unnecessary, unwise and extend beyond the realm of reason. This is the worst civil-rights package ever presented to the Congress..."

In listening to much of the opposition on the same sex marriage legislation, I heard much of the same issues and concerns that were voiced by Senator Thurmond almost 50 years ago. You will remember that much of our society today is built on the foundation of this 1964 landmark legislation that outlawed major forms of discrimination against racial, ethnic, national and religious minorities, and women. It ended unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools, at work, and facilities that served the general public.

Many argue that same sex marriage is different, because it is a choice. It is not how you were born, and you can change or hide it if you wanted. However, during the debate, it was also pointed out that religion is also a choice. That the protection of the right is really based on protecting us from mob rule and mob mentality. That fear can be a powerful motivator and that the purpose of the laws is to protect everyone's individual rights and not just those of the majority but also those of the minority. We must also be vigilant to preserve these ideals as we never know when the tables will turn and we will find ourselves on the short end of the stick.

Freedom of Religion

I believe in an America where religious intolerance will someday end-where all men and all churches are treated as equal-where every man has the same right to attend or not attend the church of his choice-where there is no Catholic vote, no anti-Catholic vote, no bloc voting of any kind-and where Catholics, Protestants and Jews, at both the lay and pastoral level, will refrain from those attitudes of disdain and division which have so often marred their works in the past, and promote instead the American ideal of brotherhood. -John F. Kennedy

Religious freedom is an individual civil right that allows you to practice your religious beliefs without interference. This also means that others are also free to practice their religions as they believe without outside interference as well. The issue arises when one religious group feels the need to impose their religious views on the rest of society or a person's individual civil right comes in conflict with another individual's practice of their religion freedom.

The same sex marriage bill as amended by the House tries to strike this balance by providing protections to religious institutions from undue intrusion on its religious beliefs by those seeking to promote their rights to same sex marriage.

Under our Hawaii Public Accommodations Law, you cannot discriminate based on Race, Color, National origin, Religion, Sex, Disability, Age, Genetic information, Sexual orientation, Martial status, AIDS/HIV, arrest and court record, or credit report.

A question was raised by a constituent who asked about the case of a B&B who refused service to a same-sex couple. This case was brought to my attention last year as Chair of the House Labor Committee as we deliberated on a domestic worker bill. A B&B owner was approached by a same sex couple who sought to rent out a room in their home. The owners did not want to rent to a same sex couple and found them another place to stay. The owners were found to be in violation of the public accommodations law and forced to pay restitution. This had already occurred and the same sex marriage bill would have no baring in this situation. However, based on this information and due to the close nature of working with a family in the home, I amended the domestic worker bill last session Act 248 to allow for the hiring and firing of domestic workers without the protection of Hawaii Civil Rights laws.

Does the Legislature have the Authority?

Following the Court's decision in 1996, the Legislature proposed an amendment to Hawaii's Constitution to clarify legislative authority to define marriage by passing H.B. No. 117, Regular Session 1997. Section 1 of the bill expressly states:

The legislature further finds that the question of whether or not the State should issue marriage licenses to couples of the same sex is a fundamental policy issue to be decided by the elected representatives of the people. This constitutional measure is thus designed to confirm that the legislative has the power to reserve marriage to opposite-sex couples and to ensure that the legislature will remain open to the petitions of those who seek a change in the marriage laws, and that such petitioners can be considered on an equal basis with those who oppose a change in our current marriage statutes. (emphasis added)

The bill that created the constitutional amendment question for the voters in 1998 specifically left open the possibility that the legislature should be open to the consideration of changing the marriage law in the future. The legislative intent of the bill is clear and provides the rationale for the legislative action that has occurred.

Same Sex Marriage Timeline

1993 - The Hawaii Supreme Court in Baehr v. Miike (originally Baehr v. Lewin) ruled that denying marriage to same-sex couples constituted discrimination based on sex in violation of the right to equal protection guaranteed by the state's constitution.
1994 - The Hawaii State Legislature amends HRS 572-1 the marriage statue by defining marriage as an institution for "one man and one woman."
1996 - Judge Kevin K.S. Chang ruled that the state did not prove that it had a compelling interest in denying marriage licenses to same-sex couples and that HRS 572-1 amended by the legislature in 1994 was unconstitutional.
1998 - Hawaii voters approved a constitutional amendment to the Hawaii Constitution granting the Hawaii State Legislature the power to reserve marriage to opposite-sex couples.
1999 - The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that in light of the constitutional amendment approved by voters, HRS 572-1 passed by the legislature in 1994 was constitutional.
2011 - Hawaii Legislature adopts Civil Unions providing Hawaii marriage rights and benefits to couples.
2013 - United States Supreme Court held in United States v. Windsor, that restricting U.S. federal interpretation of "marriage" and "spouse" to apply only to heterosexual unions is unconstitutional, granting Federal marriage benefits to all legally married couples.


January 24, 2014

Happy New Year! 2014 is the year of the Green Wood Horse!

The Wood Horse year is a dynamic year with swift victories and unexpected adventure. Energy is flowing and it is a time for leaders to come forward. Decisive action, not procrastination will bring victory. One must act quickly in a Horse year.

With this in mind, we are poised to step off quickly this year to move forward in establishing a hydrogen economy here in the islands. While other states with mineral resources have been cool to the idea of investing in hydrogen -- Hawaii, out in the middle of the pacific -- has geothermal, an abundance of renewable energy resources and lots of water which are all the resources you need to make an abundance of hydrogen.

This legislative session, I will be introducing legislation that will further our commitment to developing the infrastructure and training necessary to prepare Hawaii for the planned roll-out of consumer models of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in 2015 by Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda (partnered with General Motors).

On the Big Island, this will mean an ambitious program to develop our hydrogen manufacturing capacity utilizing renewable energy to electrolyze water to separate out the hydrogen (The H in H2O).

Initially utilizing wind, solar and hydroelectric power, we will manufacture hydrogen at locations around the island that will supply up to five fueling stations strategically placed to allow vehicles to be fueled around the island.

The hydrogen fuel cell vehicle shares many of the same characteristics as its gasoline driven counterpart. It takes a few minutes to refuel, it can travel about the same distance on one fill up, and it is better able to handle hills much like a gasoline car.

Unlike gasoline driven cars, it will not require the import of fossil fuel, there are no carbon emissions, and eventually you could make your own fuel at home.

When I was first elected in 2008, I deplored the fact that the volatile nature of the global fossil fuel market really hamstrung residents of Hawaii Island who are forced to spend an increasing percentage of our income on transportation. By embracing this technology, we will free ourselves from these outside forces over which we have no control.

To kick start hydrogen use in Hawaii, I hope to see an investment in hydrogen fuel cell transit busses, the conversion of some or all of our government fleets to hydrogen fuel cells, and including hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the rental car fleets on island.

As Chair of the House Committee on Labor and Public Employment, I am striving to enhance our state workforce development program to be much more proactive in identifying future workforce needs. Areas such as STEM, agriculture, and healthcare are areas which can have a positive impact on our economy.

Another issue that falls into the Committee's jurisdiction is the minimum wage which is currently at $7.25, and has not increased for the past seven years. This measure failed last session when the House and Senate could not agree on this issue of tip credit.

During conference negotiations, the House sought a moderate increase in the tip credit while the Senate insisted that the tip credit increase be equal to the actual increase in the minimum. The Senate position would raise the tip credit from 25 cents to $2.25.

The tip credit is applied to tipped employees and is the amount deducted from the hourly minimum wage. This would mean that while the minimum wage would have increased to $9.25, tipped employees would continue to make just $7.00/hour.

The 28th Hawaii State Legislature convenes on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. For information regarding the legislature, you may visit the website at www.capitol.hawaii.gov.

I appreciate hearing from you with your questions or concerns. You may email me at [email protected] , call my office 974-4000 ext 6-6680 or (808)586-6680.


March 4, 2013

February 2013 "Holomua" Newsletter

Dear Friends,
Thank you for the opportunity to once again serve as your voice in the House of Representatives. This year is one of change and as the song goes, "Everything Old is New Again". Even during my short tenure in the House, it became very obvious that there was a growing chasm within the majority Democrats and we were becom-ing a "House divided." Thus after 14 years as Speaker of the House, Representative Calvin Say was succeeded by former Speaker Emeritus Joseph Souki of Maui. The Old/New Speaker was elected on a platform of transition that seeks to utilize the best talents of all members of the House.

Under Speaker Souki's leadership, I have been given the privilege of serving as Chair of the House Committee on Labor and Public Employment. In this new role, I have jurisdiction on many bread and butter issues impacting our families, such as minimum wage, sick leave, worker's compensation, unemployment insurance, and collective bargaining, just to name a few.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding bills moving through the legis-lature, please feel free to contact me.


Aloha and Best Wishes
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January 18, 2013

2013 Bill Introduction

The following are a list of bills that I will be introducing in the 2013 Legislature. Among the legislative goals that I have set for this session are measures that will develop the economy, preserve our environment, enhance education, and improve government.View full article


January 18, 2013

Happy New Year 2013- the Year of the Snake!

This is the year of the Water Snake, and all things will be possible. Saving money and being thrifty should be your top priorities. Delusion and deception are common in the year of the Water Snake. Stay Alert! To gain the greatest benefits from this year, you must control spending and use your talents wisely. If you are planning to get married, or begin a business partnership, be sure to thoroughly investigate the other person's finances and background before you legalize the alliance.


May 7, 2012

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Facility

Representative Nakashima coordinated visitations by the House Committees on Higher Education and Energy and Environmental Protection to the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Facility at Joint Base Hickam/Pearl Harbor to learn more about the current technology and plans for introduction of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles into the consumer market.

The Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technology serves as a catalyst to expand transportation technology development in Hawaii and is currently working in partnership with the US Air Force to develop and demonstrate zero emission and low emission transportation technologies to meet military and commercial needs.

A new electrolyzer which was being installed during our visit will continue to test the durability of the technology in the field. An electrolyzer is a device that converts water into hydrogen and oxygen. The new electrolyzer is portable, small enough to fit in half a Matson Container, and is able to desalinate and purify the water before splitting the water molecule into its parts. This is important in military application as it would cut down on the need to transport hydrogen via supply lines and will allow for the manufacture of hydrogen closer to the point of use in the field. A hose need simply be put into a stream, pond or ocean to create the needed hydrogen for transportation.

An array of photovoltaic panels provide the necessary power to run the electrolyzer and no fossil fuels are utilized anywhere in the hydrogen creation process making it a totally renewable resource.
(Left) Photovoltaic panels provide power to the electrolyzer making the process renewable and a totally fossil fuel free process.View full article


May 7, 2012

Kalo Challenge

Ka Hana Noeau, a mentoring and leadership development group hosted their 4th Annual Sustainability event at the Intergenerational Center at Kamehameha Park in Kapaau. This year's special ingredient is kalo which has been raised by several Kohala families in part of a sustainability demonstration project that has been on-going in Kohala for the past couple of years.
Several "celebrity" teams made of of representatives of the Governor's Office, County Council, Kohala Boys, ILWU, Mayor's Team and others prepared a variety of dishes from pastas, stews, and dumplings competing for selection as "Most Savory," "Most Creative," "Most Aromatic," "Best Presentation," and the "People's Choice" awards.
Participation had grown each year with six teams participating in the chicken cook off in the first year to a field of eleven teams this year participating in the Kalo Challenge. These dishes have also been increasingly harder to judge as the judges bring a number of differences and expectations to the table. Judging on such a diverse number of criteria also adds complexity to the challenge of balancing of diverse tastes, eye appeal and textures. An additional category which was much straight forward was based on sustainability. This was measured by the cooking team's use of a variety of items that were brought in by local farmers and placed on a table for use by the teams. The OHA Team led by Trustee Robert Lindsey took this recognition by utilizing sixteen ingredients from the table in their entry.View full article


May 7, 2012

Honoka'a High School Jazz Band's Wonderful performance

"I strongly encourage everyone to take time out of their busy schedules and listen to the music produced by these very talented youths," Solomon said. "Under the direction of their band director Gary Washburn, these students have demonstrated how music education has benefited them to be successful in school and in life."View full article


May 7, 2012

Hilo High School Gym

On April 12th, the "last and final charette" for the Hilo High School gym was held. Representatives from the state, county, American Red Cross, Alumnae, and HHS were in attendance.

The gym will be built in one phase and when completed with seat 1376 in the bleachers when open, and 880 in the closed position. The gym will be built to meet the requirements of being a shelter as well as meeing ADA requirements. Various green energy initatives such as solar water heating will also be included in the gym design.

Ground breaking for the gym which has been delayed for over a year is now planned for June, 2012.View full article


April 24, 2012

Hawaii's 2nd Annual Micro Robotics Bipedal Robot Workshop

I would also like to encourage interested teams to participate in the upcoming Hawaii Micro Robotics Bipedal Robot Workshop which will be held at Hawaii Community College August 25-26. This workshop includes the opportunity to design and build an easy biped robot, the new Bipeduino. Elementary, middle and high schools with robotic teams are eligible to participate. For further information and registration, please contact Art Kimura, Hawaii Space Grant Consortium at [email protected], or (808) 934-7261.

These activities stimulate high technology education and assist in creating a technically capable workforce by developing the skill sets necessary to support high technology robotics-based activities as programs for potentially larger efforts. As a result, this will increase the number of students who have access to programs that are transitional between high school and college.

The 26th Legislative Session has adjourned and during the interim, I will hold meetings to update you on what was accomplished this session and what new laws will affect you. I will also continue to focus on the issues important to you, and will always be available to you during the interim. I appreciate your ideas and participation and should you have any suggestions or concerns please feel free to email me at [email protected] or call 974-4000, extension 6-6680.

MahaloView full article


April 24, 2012

Liquid Robotics PacX Challenge

On April 5, 2012, I was pleased to be able to celebrate the arrival of Liquid Robotics' wave-powered Wave Glider marine robots at Kawaihae Harbor, and learn about its amazing technology as well as the Pacific Crossing (PacX) Challenge competition.

The four Wave Gliders docked at Kawaihae Harbor before continuing their record-setting journey across the Pacific Ocean for the PacX Challenge.

In November 2011, Liquid Robotics launched their wave gliders from San Francisco Bay, and last month broke the world record for distance by an unmanned wave-powered vehicle. They survived 26-foot waves in a gale force storm, defied turbulent mid-ocean currents, all while transmitting real time ocean data and staying on course to their first destination: the Liquid Robotics' Marine Engineering and Test Facility at Kawaihae Harbor.

The purpose of this crossing was to foster new scientific discoveries in ocean science by collecting and transmitting global ocean data during the yearlong journey. This expedition has also created an opportunity for students, marine researchers, and aspiring oceanographers to follow the robots as they cross the Pacific Ocean.

The Wave Glider is the first marine robot to use only the ocean's endless supply of wave energy for propulsion (no manpower, no emissions, no refueling). It is a reliable and economical autonomous satellite-controlled and self-powered robotic marine drone that has the capability of efficiently completing long missions with minimal environmental impact. Marine data gathered -- including ocean winds, wave heights, weather, oxygen, and currents -- will help address challenges such as ocean acidification, fisheries management, and natural disaster mitigation.

After a short checkup on the Big Island, the wave gliders will split into two pairs for the next leg of the PacX voyage. The Piccard Mar and Fontaine Maru are headed westward, crossing the Mariana Trench and taking on the Kuroshio Current to Japan. The Benjamin and Pap Mau are going through the Coral Sea and headed for Australia.

In addition to providing free unlimited access to ocean data, Liquid Robotics is inviting scientists, students and educators to compete in the PacX Challenge competition that will be awarded to the person(s) whose research "best represents the spirit of exploration and discovery embodied by this journey". The grand prize of $50,000 and six months of Wave Glider data services should inspire and ignite interest within the Big Island school system. Those interested in competing are required to submit a one-page research abstract. In December 2012, a board of distinguished U.S and international ocean scientists will evaluate the submissions and select one grand prize winner. I encourage taking advantage of this unique opportunity. The submission deadline for participating in the PacX Challenge is July 17, 2012.
(http://www.liquidr.com)


April 24, 2012

2012 Post-Session Legislative Community Meetings

I invite you to one of the following post-session meetings. The 2012 Legislative Session adjourns on May 3, 2012. I will provide a recap of the session, review of bills passed, and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) approved for construction in the coming year. Please mark your calendars!View full article


April 19, 2012

Jam with the Honoka'a High School Jazz Band!

Aloha Capitol Jazz Fans!

Take a break on Friday, April 20, 2012 and celebrate National Jazz month!
Representative Mark M. Nakashima (Honoka'a Graduate) and Senator Malama Solomon invite you to attend this special concert by the award winning Honoka'a High School Jazz Band!

10:00 a.m.
Capitol Rotunda

See attached flyer for more information
Enjoy the jazz!
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April 10, 2012

Big Island Candies Raised $430.00 for the Hawaii Food Basket!

Our office is happy to announce that we have raised $430.00 for the Hawaii Island Food Basket! Mahalo for all of you who have kindly purchased your crunch bars to support this great cause!View full article


March 12, 2012

Congratulations to Kohala Middle Schools team "6000 n 60"!

Kohala Middles School Students won National Siemens Award!

Each year the Siemens Foundation holds a "We Can Change the World Challenge" that encourages student teams to work with a teacher or mentor to identify a wide range of environmental issues of concern and create a plan to make sustainable, reproducible improvements in their local communities. The idea behind the challenge is to empower youth to introduce change! Students are judged based on their local environmental issue, community engagement, creativity and innovation, scientific approach, and the ability to expand their entry content in other communities. Each member of the first place team received a $10,000 U.S. savings bond, a discovery trip to Costa Rica, a pocket video camera to document their adventure, and a Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge green prize pack.

With the guidance of their team mentor, Lani Bowman, a group of Kohala Middle School students took the first place award for the grade 6-8 division of the 2010-2011 Siemens "We Can Change the World Challenge". The students are Isabel Steinhoff, Rico Bowman, Genevieve Boyle, and Mina Apostadiro. The team of students, known as "6000 n 60" focused on the disposal of household batteries and how there were no local opportunities to recycle them. "6000 n 60" represents their goal to collect 6000 batteries in 60 days. Their prediction was that if people were given the opportunity to recycle batteries and given information on how to better use those batteries, the community would be more aware of the ways in which they dispose their batteries and be more likely to participate.View full article


February 28, 2012

The Hamakua CDP is Coming to You!

The Community Development Plan (CDP) will map the future of your Hamakua community so this is YOUR chance to make sure we heard what YOU said & are headed in the right direction!View full article


February 25, 2012

Mid-Session Community Meetings

Aloha,
Representative Mark Nakashima will be holding a series of mid-session community meetings. Please come and share your thoughts or concerns with him. He will also be providing updates on district projects and current legislation. Please mark your calendars. He will also be meeting with seniors groups at their respective Senior Centers. Mahalo!

Hamakua Community
Thursday, February 23, 2012 6:30 PM, North Hawaii Education & Research Center (NHERC)

Kohala Community
Monday, February 27, 2012 4:00 PM, North Kohala Library

Rural South Hilo Community
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 PM, Kalanianaole School

North Hilo Community Council
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 6:30 PM, Location to be announced

If you have any questions, please contact our office toll free at 974-4000 ext 6-6680
Aloha!View full article


January 30, 2012

January Newsletter

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2012 Year of the Dragon!View full article


July 28, 2011

Rural Outreach Services (ROS) Initiative in Honokaa

Hawaii 24/7 (07/22/11) - "Government and community resources coming to Hamakua" (video) Gov. Neil Abercrombie and other officials kicked off the state's first rural initiatives program. The program, headquartered at the University of Hawaii, Hilo-North Hawaii Education and Research Center (NHERC), brings 38 federal, state and local agencies and nonprofits on a rotating basis to a central Big Island location. View full article


2023 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2023
Measure and Title
HB54 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB56
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
HB59
RELATING TO LIBRARIES AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HB68 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
HB69 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
HB70 HD2
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
HB71 HD1
RELATED TO SUMMARY POSSESSION.
HB77 HD1
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
HB79 HD1
RELATING TO MEDIA LITERACY.
HB81
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB83
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB84 HD1
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
HB147
RELATING TO VEHICLE WEIGHT TAXES.
HB149
RELATING TO TAX HAVEN ABUSE.
HB181 HD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB192 HD2
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
HB193 HD1
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
HB195 HD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB198 HD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
HB199 HD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB210
RELATING TO MOLD.
HB216
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB217 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HOME RENOVATIONS.
HB233 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.
HB235
RELATING TO PAID SICK LEAVE.
HB244 HD2
RELATING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.
HB245 HD1
RELATING TO VESSELS.
HB248 HD2
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB249 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM.
HB259 HD1
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB261 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
HB262 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB265
RELATING TO CRIMES.
HB267
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘OLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
HB272
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB273
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB275 HD1
RELATING TO TARO.
HB284 HD2
RELATING TO TARO.
HB302 HD1
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB305 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB306 HD2
RELATING TO ORNAMENTAL GINGER.
HB309 HD1
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
HB313 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB314 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO FOOD BANKS.
HB323
RELATING TO NOISE.
HB328 HD1
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.
HB332 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
HB388 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB390 HD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
HB391 HD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB392
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB394
RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.
HB400 HD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB424
RELATING TO AN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS.
HB425
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB426 HD1
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB427
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB428
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB429
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB430
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB432
RELATING TO APPEALS.
HB440 HD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB441 HD1
RELATING TO CLIMATE EQUITY.
HB442
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
HB467 HD2
RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK.
HB468
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB492
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB497 HD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB499 HD1
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
HB500 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB501
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB502 HD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB503 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION.
HB504 HD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB516
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB517 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH DATA SHARING.
HB518
RELATING TO MEDICAL INFORMED CONSENT.
HB519 HD1
RELATING TO DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS.
HB520 HD1
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
HB521 HD1
RELATING TO RAW MILK.
HB522 HD1
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
HB523
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
HB524
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB525 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
HB526
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB527
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB528
RELATING TO REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
HB529
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
HB530
RELATING TO UTILITIES.
HB531
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB532 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
HB533
RELATING TO A DEVELOPMENT ZONE.
HB534
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB535 HD1
RELATING TO HUNTING.
HB536
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB537 HD2
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
HB542 HD2
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB548
RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION.
HB549
RELATING TO PRESCHOOL.
HB550
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
HB553
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE CARE.
HB569
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
HB572 HD1
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULEMAKING.
HB573 SD1
RELATING TO FENTANYL TEST STRIPS.
HB574
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
HB587 HD1
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
HB592 HD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION.
HB593 HD1
RELATING TO POLICE REPORTS.
HB597
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB600 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.
HB606 HD1
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
HB607 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB610 HD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB611 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB612 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB615 HD1
RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON AGRICULTURAL USES AND ACTIVITIES.
HB616
RELATING TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HB617 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
HB638 HD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB639 HD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB640 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB641
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
HB642 HD2
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB643 HD1
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
HB644 HD1
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB645
RELATING TO THE MODEL STATE RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LAW.
HB646
RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
HB647 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
HB648 HD1
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
HB649
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
HB652 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO CAREGIVERS.
HB653 HD1
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
HB686
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB691 HD1
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KOHALA MOUNTAIN FISH COMPANY, LLC.
HB693
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
HB696
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES.
HB736
RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.
HB739 HD2
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
HB741 HD1
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
HB753 HD1
RELATING TO AN INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB783
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB819 HD2
RELATING TO LIMU KALA.
HB820 HD1
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
HB826
RELATING TO THE STATE TRAFFIC CODE.
HB828 HD1
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
HB831
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
HB842
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB843 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB845
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
HB846 HD2
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
HB851
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
HB855 HD1
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
HB870 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM.
HB872 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP.
HB880 HD1
RELATING TO POLICING.
HB881
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON BEACHES.
HB884 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO TRAVELING TEAM PHYSICIANS.
HB894
RELATING TO WHALES.
HB914 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB917
RELATING TO SPORTS.
HB938
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR ON-SITE EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES.
HB941
RELATING TO A STATE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER.
HB943 HD1
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO HONOKAA LAND COMPANY, LLC.
HB945
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB947 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB955 HD2
RELATING TO CHAPTER 457J, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
HB966
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
HB968 HD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB969
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
HB1116 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.
HB1122
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1134 HD2
RELATING TO KANEOHE BAY.
HB1149 HD2
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
HB1150 HD2
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB1179
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1182 HD2
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
HB1183 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
HB1184 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB1194 HD2
RELATING TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
HB1197
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB1203 HD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1204 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION.
HB1205 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB1217 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
HB1219 HD1
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
HB1224
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1236 HD2
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB1237 HD1
RELATING TO A GREEN USER FEE PROGRAM.
HB1238 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
HB1241 HD2
RELATING TO RIGHT OF ENTRY FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS.
HB1242
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1243 HD1
RELATING TO THE EAST HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
HB1248 HD1
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
HB1250 HD1
RELATING TO MĀMAKI TEA.
HB1252 HD2
RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB1261 HD2
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSURE.
HB1263 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
HB1264
RELATING TO NURSES.
HB1265
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY.
HB1288
RELATING TO TIPPED EMPLOYEES.
HB1300 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1301 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CANCER.
HB1317
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
HB1324
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
HB1329 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1330 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
HB1331 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1341 HD1
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
HB1348 HD2
RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
HB1351
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
HB1359 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO HEMP.
HB1367 HD1
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL MEDICAID SERVICES.
HB1368 HD1
RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
HB1369 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO NURSING FACILITIES.
HB1373 HD2
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB1374 HD1
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
HB1381
RELATING TO TOURISM GOVERNANCE.
HB1383 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB1384 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO MANUFACTURING.
HB1385 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB1387
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
HB1388
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
HB1397 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.
HB1398 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB1404 HD1
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY COURT OUTREACH PROJECT.
HB1408 HD3
RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
HB1409 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
HB1410 HD1
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
HB1416 HD1
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
HB1420
RELATING TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.
HB1421
RELATING TO HEMP.
HB1427
RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
HB1428
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1430 HD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
HB1431
RELATING TO THE ENERGY STATE FUNCTIONAL PLAN.
HB1432
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS.
HB1433
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS STABILIZATION BEDS.
HB1436
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1442 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO REHABILITATION.
HB1446
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB1448 HD2
RELATING TO ASTHMA.
HB1449 HD1
RELATING TO LUNG CANCER.
HB1451 HD1
RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
HB1452
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB1453
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
HB1505 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
HCR11
URGING THE COUNTIES TO DEVOTE SUFFICIENT FUNDING TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTY ETHICS BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS.
HCR25
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION.
HCR28
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS HAWAII KIDNEY AWARENESS MONTH.
HCR32 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE AN ORAL HEALTH TASK FORCE TO REVIEW INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF ORAL HEALTH IN THE STATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE IN HAWAII.
HCR41
URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO REEVALUATE AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF ABANDONED OR DOUBLE UTILITY POLES, LINES, AND EQUIPMENT.
HCR42
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE INTERCEPTING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
HCR43
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR MANAGING THE ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET POPULATION.
HCR44
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DESIGN A SOCIAL INSURANCE FAMILY LEAVE PROGRAM FOR THE STATE.
HCR45
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COST OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS BY 2030.
HCR49
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TELEHEALTH WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF WIDESPREAD TELEHEALTH ADOPTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IDENTIFY PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL TO OPTIMIZE TELEHEALTH UTILIZATION AS THE STATE TRANSITIONS OUT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
HCR50
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE UPDATED STATISTICS AND FACTS RELATING TO THE DECLINE OF PALILA ON MAUNA KEA AND INVESTIGATE THE FACTORS CAUSING THE DECLINE OF THE PALILA POPULATION.
HCR53
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A PRIORITY LIST FOR REPAIRING PUBLIC SCHOOL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS.
HCR54
REQUESTING THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCREASING WATER ACCESS AND STRENGTHENING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND.
HCR55
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO PRIORITIZE EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S REPRODUCTIVE CARE WORKFORCE, PARTICULARLY FOR RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS OF THE STATE.
HCR57
URGING THE UNITED STATES INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND TO MORE PROACTIVELY COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST CIVILIAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN HAWAI‘I BY MAKING A ZERO-TOLERANCE COMMITMENT, SHARING GENDERBASED VIOLENCE PREVALENCE DATA WITH THE STATE GOVERNMENT, AND LAUNCHING AN ANTI-COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION PROGRAM ACROSS ALL HAWAI‘I MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
HCR66
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII-TAIWAN FRIENDSHIP TASKFORCE TO EXPLORE WAYS TO STRENGTHEN, IMPROVE, AND EXPAND ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL RELATIONS BETWEEN HAWAII AND TAIWAN.
HCR68
URGING THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION, UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, AND INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION AND URGING INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO GRANT TAIWAN MEMBERSHIP, OBSERVER, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE STATUS.
HCR69
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF EACH COUNTY TO COLLECT CERTAIN SOCIOECONOMIC DATA FOR EACH CASE PROSECUTED BY THE OFFICE.
HCR80
DESIGNATING HAWAII'S CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND STRONGLY SUPPORTING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS SUCH AS CORAL REEF RESTORATION FOR RISK REDUCTION.
HCR81
RECOGNIZING AUGUST 8, 2023, AS HAWAIIAN HONEYCREEPERS CELEBRATION DAY.
HCR84
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF ALL THE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HCR85
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES PROHIBITING RECREATIONAL BOATING ACTIVITIES IN MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
HCR86
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON SYSTEMS OF FIREARMS INSURANCE AND OTHER FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FIREARMS.
HCR87
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE COST AND PERSONNEL REQUIRED TO PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE A VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE.
HCR88
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO PREPARE A MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN, INCLUDING A CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REQUEST, TO UPGRADE THE SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT COURT.
HCR91
URGING THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IMPLEMENTATION OF A CIGARETTE LITTER PREVENTION PROGRAM IN HAWAII.
HCR92
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PERFORM A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE BENEFITS OF AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH TELEHEALTH BY WAY OF AUDIO-ONLY TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION.
HCR93
URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION, USE, SALE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES THAT DO NOT CONTAIN TOBACCO BUT DO CONTAIN NICOTINE.
HCR95
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REGISTRY THAT WOULD BE USED SIMILARLY TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY.
HCR103 HD1
URGING ALL BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATING IN HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES IN THEIR POLICIES TO REDUCE, TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, THE USE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
HCR105
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO MEET THE LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD GOALS ESTABLISHED IN ACTS 175 AND 176, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021.
HCR112
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR VARIOUS SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
HCR125
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO IDENTIFY RESOURCES NEEDED TO EXECUTE A PLAN TO REPAIR HOMES FOR SAFE HABITATION.
HCR129
REQUESTING THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO STUDY THE PREVALENCE OF AGE DISCRIMINATION IN HIRING APPLICANTS OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY.
HCR130
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE ESTABLISH THE MALAMA OHANA WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY, DESIGN, AND RECOMMEND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGES TO THE STATE'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.
HCR136 HD1
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2 THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2023, AS DIGITAL INCLUSION WEEK IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
HCR138 HD1
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PROMOTE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN THE STATE'S LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
HCR139 HD1
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO AMEND TITLE IV-A OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO ALLOW TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES FUNDS TO BE USED BY STATES TO BUILD TRANSITIONAL SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING.
HCR146
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HCR154
STRONGLY URGING THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ADOPT A FORMAL ETHICS CODE FOR THE JUSTICES.
HCR155
REQUESTING THE HAWAI‘I TOBACCO QUITLINE TO MAKE PERMANENTLY VISIBLE ON EACH PAGE OF ITS WEBSITE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF TRANSLATION SERVICES UPON REQUEST.
HCR156
REQUESTING THE VARIOUS STATE DEPARTMENTS TO REEXAMINE THEIR WORK FROM HOME POLICIES TO ALLOW GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO WORK FROM HOME.
HCR158
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PRODUCE A REPORT ON INCREASING ACCESS TO TUTORING SERVICES WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF HAWAII'S K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HCR160
URGING THE MAYORS AND COUNCILS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, COUNTY OF MAUI, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND COUNTY OF KAUAI TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
HCR162
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S CRISIS OUTREACH RESPONSE AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE REGULAR CARE AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN THE CENTRAL OAHU, NORTH SHORE, LEEWARD, AND WINDWARD REGIONS OF OAHU ON A REGULAR ROTATING SCHEDULE.
HCR168 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PERFORM A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF THE GOVERNMENT AS A WHOLE IS ADEQUATELY ALLOCATING FUNDING FOR EACH REGION OF OAHU FOR HOMELESS SERVICES.
HCR171
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF PERMITTING THE SALE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS AND IMPOSING A TAX ON THE SALE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS.
HCR173
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON PROVIDING TAX BREAKS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO SELL PROPERTY TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS WAITLIST.
HCR192
URGING THE HAWAI‘I CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PROACTIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGY TO EDUCATE HAWAII'S RESIDENTS ABOUT THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
HCR193
URGING THE GOVERNOR AND STATE DEPARTMENTS TO INVESTIGATE OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY THE DIRECT PAY PROVISION IN THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT THAT ALLOWS FOR DIRECT PAYMENT OF CLEAN ENERGY INCENTIVES TO STATE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES FOR THE COST OF INSTALLING SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS IN STATE FACILITIES.
HCR200
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO PUBLISH THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT AS THE TWENTY-EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
HCR203
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' MED-QUEST DIVISION TO TAKE STEPS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE PROVIDER RATES ARE ESTABLISHED FOR APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES.
HCR204
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO THE STATE OF JOINING THE MULTI-STATE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
HR8
URGING THE COUNTIES TO DEVOTE SUFFICIENT FUNDING TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTY ETHICS BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS.
HR27
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION.
HR33 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE AN ORAL HEALTH TASK FORCE TO REVIEW INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF ORAL HEALTH IN THE STATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE IN HAWAII.
HR45
URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO REEVALUATE AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF ABANDONED OR DOUBLE UTILITY POLES, LINES, AND EQUIPMENT.
HR46
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE INTERCEPTING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
HR47
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR MANAGING THE ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET POPULATION.
HR48
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DESIGN A SOCIAL INSURANCE FAMILY LEAVE PROGRAM FOR THE STATE.
HR49
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COST OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS BY 2030.
HR55
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A PRIORITY LIST FOR REPAIRING PUBLIC SCHOOL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS.
HR56
REQUESTING THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCREASING WATER ACCESS AND STRENGTHENING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND.
HR57
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO PRIORITIZE EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S REPRODUCTIVE CARE WORKFORCE, PARTICULARLY FOR RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS OF THE STATE.
HR59
URGING THE UNITED STATES INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND TO MORE PROACTIVELY COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST CIVILIAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN HAWAI‘I BY MAKING A ZERO-TOLERANCE COMMITMENT, SHARING GENDERBASED VIOLENCE PREVALENCE DATA WITH THE STATE GOVERNMENT, AND LAUNCHING AN ANTI-COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION PROGRAM ACROSS ALL HAWAI‘I MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
HR69
URGING THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION, UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, AND INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION AND URGING INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO GRANT TAIWAN MEMBERSHIP, OBSERVER, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE STATUS.
HR70
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF EACH COUNTY TO COLLECT CERTAIN SOCIOECONOMIC DATA FOR EACH CASE PROSECUTED BY THE OFFICE.
HR85
DESIGNATING HAWAII'S CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND STRONGLY SUPPORTING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS SUCH AS CORAL REEF RESTORATION FOR RISK REDUCTION.
HR86
RECOGNIZING AUGUST 8, 2023, AS HAWAIIAN HONEYCREEPERS CELEBRATION DAY.
HR89
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF ALL THE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HR90
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES PROHIBITING RECREATIONAL BOATING ACTIVITIES IN MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
HR93
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON SYSTEMS OF FIREARMS INSURANCE AND OTHER FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FIREARMS.
HR94
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE COST AND PERSONNEL REQUIRED TO PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE A VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE.
HR95
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO PREPARE A MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN, INCLUDING A CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REQUEST, TO UPGRADE THE SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT COURT.
HR98
URGING THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IMPLEMENTATION OF A CIGARETTE LITTER PREVENTION PROGRAM IN HAWAII.
HR99
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PERFORM A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE BENEFITS OF AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH TELEHEALTH BY WAY OF AUDIO-ONLY TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION.
HR100
URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION, USE, SALE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES THAT DO NOT CONTAIN TOBACCO BUT DO CONTAIN NICOTINE.
HR102
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REGISTRY THAT WOULD BE USED SIMILARLY TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY.
HR109 HD1
URGING ALL BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATING IN HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES IN THEIR POLICIES TO REDUCE, TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, THE USE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
HR111
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO MEET THE LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD GOALS ESTABLISHED IN ACTS 175 AND 176, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021.
HR118
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR VARIOUS SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
HR126
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO IDENTIFY RESOURCES NEEDED TO EXECUTE A PLAN TO REPAIR HOMES FOR SAFE HABITATION.
HR130
REQUESTING THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO STUDY THE PREVALENCE OF AGE DISCRIMINATION IN HIRING APPLICANTS OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY.
HR131
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE ESTABLISH THE MALAMA OHANA WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY, DESIGN, AND RECOMMEND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGES TO THE STATE'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.
HR137 HD1
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2 THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2023, AS DIGITAL INCLUSION WEEK IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
HR140 HD1
URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PROMOTE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN THE STATE'S LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
HR141 HD1
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO AMEND TITLE IV-A OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO ALLOW TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES FUNDS TO BE USED BY STATES TO BUILD TRANSITIONAL SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING.
HR148
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HR155
STRONGLY URGING THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ADOPT A FORMAL ETHICS CODE FOR THE JUSTICES.
HR156
REQUESTING THE HAWAI‘I TOBACCO QUITLINE TO MAKE PERMANENTLY VISIBLE ON EACH PAGE OF ITS WEBSITE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF TRANSLATION SERVICES UPON REQUEST.
HR157
REQUESTING THE VARIOUS STATE DEPARTMENTS TO REEXAMINE THEIR WORK FROM HOME POLICIES TO ALLOW GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO WORK FROM HOME.
HR159
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PRODUCE A REPORT ON INCREASING ACCESS TO TUTORING SERVICES WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF HAWAII'S K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HR161
URGING THE MAYORS AND COUNCILS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, COUNTY OF MAUI, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND COUNTY OF KAUAI TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
HR163
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S CRISIS OUTREACH RESPONSE AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE REGULAR CARE AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN THE CENTRAL OAHU, NORTH SHORE, LEEWARD, AND WINDWARD REGIONS OF OAHU ON A REGULAR ROTATING SCHEDULE.
HR173 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PERFORM A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF THE GOVERNMENT AS A WHOLE IS ADEQUATELY ALLOCATING FUNDING FOR EACH REGION OF OAHU FOR HOMELESS SERVICES.
HR176
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF PERMITTING THE SALE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS AND IMPOSING A TAX ON THE SALE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS.
HR178
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON PROVIDING TAX BREAKS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO SELL PROPERTY TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS WAITLIST.
HR197
URGING THE HAWAI‘I CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PROACTIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGY TO EDUCATE HAWAII'S RESIDENTS ABOUT THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
HR198
URGING THE GOVERNOR AND STATE DEPARTMENTS TO INVESTIGATE OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY THE DIRECT PAY PROVISION IN THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT THAT ALLOWS FOR DIRECT PAYMENT OF CLEAN ENERGY INCENTIVES TO STATE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES FOR THE COST OF INSTALLING SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS IN STATE FACILITIES.
HR204
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO PUBLISH THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT AS THE TWENTY-EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
HR207
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' MED-QUEST DIVISION TO TAKE STEPS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE PROVIDER RATES ARE ESTABLISHED FOR APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES.
HR208
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO THE STATE OF JOINING THE MULTI-STATE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.