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Moanalua, Red Hill, Foster Village, Aiea, Fort Shafter, Moanalua Gardens, Aliamanu, Lower Pearlridge
Representative Aaron Ling Johanson was raised in Moanalua Gardens and his family has resided there since 1959 when his grandparents moved into the area to be closer to Pearl Harbor, where Representative Johanson's grandfather worked as a ship fitter for over thirty years.
He is proud graduate of all of the Moanalua public schools. After graduating as a Valedictorian from Moanalua High School, Representative Johanson went on to graduate cum laude with distinction in the major from Yale University. He has lived abroad twice in Japan and once in China. He attended Shudo High School in Hiroshima, the Hokkaido International Foundation in Hakodate, and East China Normal University in Shanghai.
Representative Johanson appreciates the value of public service and has held leadership positions at the federal, state, and community level.
Community
• Director, Moanalua Gardens Community Association
• Director, Moanalua Lions Club
• Former Youth Group Leader, Calvary Church of the Pacific in Aiea
• Former Student Member, Executive Board of the Hawaii State Parents, Teachers, Students Association (PTA)

Federal Government
• Deputy Chief of Staff, United States Mint, U.S. Department of the Treasury
• Director of Schedule C Appointments, Office of Presidential Personnel, The White House
• Deputy Associate Director, Office of Presidential Personnel, The White House

Hawaii State Government
• Commissioner, Legislative Federal Economic Stimulus Program Oversight Commission
• Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Lieutenant Governor
• Legislative Analyst, Office of Representative Lynn Finnegan (2010 & 2005)

Higher Education Administration
• Development Associate, Yale Office of Development
• Outside Reader & Senior Interviewer, Yale Undergraduate Admissions Office
• Research Assistant, Vice President of Federal Relations, Yale University

• U.S. Secretary of the Treasury's Exceptional Service Award
September 5, 2019

Governor Signs Earned Income Tax Credit Bill into Law



Governor Ige signs House Bill 209, introduced by Representative Aaron Ling Johanson to provide relief to low income workers in Hawaii. View full article
2015 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2015
Measure and Title
HB171 HD1 SD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HURRICANE RESERVE TRUST FUND.
HB172 HD1 SD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND.
HB264 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB293 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
HB294
RELATING TO ELECTIONS BY MAIL.
HB362
RELATING TO RESISTING ARREST.
HB364
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
HB367
RELATING TO PAROLE.
HB391 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO WAGES AND HOURS ON PUBLIC WORKS.
HB482 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB484 HD2
RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB485 HD1
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
HB491
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 214, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2013.
HB492 SD1
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
HB495
RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF SUPPLIERS OF DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.
HB497 HD1
RELATING TO AGING.
HB537
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB570
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
HB572
RELATING TO TOURISM.
HB579
RELATING TO DENTAL HEALTH.
HB645
RELATING TO THE MILITARY.
HB661
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB682
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS.
HB696 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB777
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB778
RELATING TO THE REFUNDABLE FOOD/EXCISE TAX CREDIT.
HB779
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB780
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
HB781 HD1
RELATING TO THEFT OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
HB853 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB854 HD1
RELATING TO SERVICE CHARGES.
HB859 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB981 HD1
RELATING TO COLLEGE-CREDIT EQUIVALENCY PROGRAMS.
HB982
RELATING TO HAWAII FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM COORDINATION.
HB984
RELATING TO EXEMPTING FOOD FROM THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB987
RELATING TO THE MILITARY.
HB1005 HD1 SD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VETERANS TREATMENT COURT.
HB1011 HD1
RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
HB1053
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB1060
RELATING TO JURORS.
HB1061
RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD RENTERS.
HB1062
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1063 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
HB1085
RELATING TO POLITICAL SIGNS.
HB1086 SD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB1087 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
HB1088
RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB1089 HD2
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1091 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1092 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1101
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB1108 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1110
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
HB1127 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB1153 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO VETERANS.
HB1161 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1162
RELATING TO JURORS.
HB1179 HD1
RELATING TO INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS TO CHAPTER 235, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
HB1180 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB1181 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1182 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1194 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COMMERCE.
HB1208 HD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE SENIOR FARMERS' MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM.
HB1228
RELATING TO TEACHER LEADERS.
HB1229
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
HB1230 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
HB1269
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB1297 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
HB1340
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
HB1341
RELATING TO EMERGENCY SHELTERS.
HB1367
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB1379
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1382
RELATING TO FOSTER CARE.
HB1400
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
HB1401
RELATING TO PRESCHOOL.
HB1405
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB1406 HD1
RELATING TO STANDARDIZED TESTING.
HB1407
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HCR3
STRONGLY OPPOSING THE UNITED STATES ARMY'S PROPOSED FORCE REDUCTION OF SCHOFIELD BARRACKS AND FORT SHAFTER BASES.
HCR9
REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
HCR14
RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT AND DESIGNATING MAY AS "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH" IN HAWAII.
HCR42 HD1
URGING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION FOR HAWAII'S FUTURE TO GUIDE AND PREPARE HAWAII FOR REDUCED MILITARY SPENDING.
HCR58
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON THE STATUS AND NUMBER OF PENDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS MADE BY STATE EMPLOYEES.
HCR59 HD1 SD1
URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO COORDINATE WITH THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, CORPORATION FOR TRAVEL PROMOTION, AND HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO AMEND THE H-1B VISA LAW TO ALLOW FOR EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH CULTURAL AND LANGUAGE SKILLS THAT WILL HELP CREATE A MORE WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS.
HCR60
REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO WORK WITH THE MAJOR UTILITY INDUSTRIES IN THE STATE TO DEVELOP A MECHANISM TO COORDINATE REPAIRS TO DAMAGED UTILITY POLES.
HCR61
URGING THE COUNTIES TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY ENGAGING PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS IN SHARING IN THE COST OF MITIGATING THE POTENTIAL RISKS AND HAZARDS POSED BY TREES ON THEIR PROPERTY.
HCR63
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW AND REPORT ON THE BENEFITS AND FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING THE COMPLEX BOUNDARIES OF KAIMUKI HIGH SCHOOL.
HCR65
REQUESTING A STUDY REGARDING THE NEED TO INCREASE THE DOLLAR THRESHOLD THAT DETERMINES WHETHER A SMALL PURCHASE IS EXEMPT FROM SMALL PURCHASE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES.
HCR66
REQUESTING AN EMPHASIS ON COLLABORATION, OPENNESS, AND STRENGTHENING OF THE LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND UNITED STATES NAVY IN ADDRESSING AND RESOLVING ISSUES RELATING TO THE LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE NAVY'S RED HILL UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE FACILITY.
HCR100
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW ITS CURRENT POLICY ON AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT.
HCR105
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND COORDINATE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO MIGRANTS FROM FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES.
HCR113
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REGULATE OVERGROWN TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
HCR125
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY AND COST OF CONSTRUCTING A SMALL COMMERCIAL BOAT HARBOR AND SMALL COMMERCIAL AIRPORT IN SOUTH PUNA.
HCR126
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO EXTEND THE TASK FORCE STUDYING THE EFFECTS OF THE JANUARY 2014 FUEL TANK LEAK AT THE RED HILL UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE FACILITY.
HCR127
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER INCLUDING A BASE AMOUNT IN THE WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA TO COVER PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATIONS.
HCR145 SD1
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A FAMILY CAREGIVERS WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE ROLE OF CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITALS.
HCR146 HD2 SD1
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE SMARTER SENTENCING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND RELIABILITY OF STATE CRIMINAL SENTENCING PRACTICES.
HCR161
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
HCR162
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO EXAMINE IF AND HOW OTHER STATES REGULATE TOUR OPERATORS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION.
HCR183
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING THE PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
HCR184
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND EVALUATE A PROPOSAL TO MOVE THE PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
HCR224 SD1
NAMING THE NEW WAIMANALO ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL BUILDING IN HONOR OF AL LEWIS.
HR16 HD1
URGING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION FOR HAWAII'S FUTURE TO GUIDE AND PREPARE HAWAII FOR REDUCED MILITARY SPENDING.
HR27
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER INCLUDING A BASE AMOUNT IN THE WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA TO COVER PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATIONS.
HR28
COMMEMORATING THE THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF HAWAII'S SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE GUANGDONG PROVINCE.
HR29 HD1
URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO COORDINATE WITH THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY TO CREATE A MORE WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHINESE VISITORS.
HR30
REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO WORK WITH THE MAJOR UTILITY INDUSTRIES IN THE STATE TO DEVELOP A MECHANISM TO COORDINATE REPAIRS TO DAMAGED UTILITY POLES.
HR31
URGING THE COUNTIES TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY ENGAGING PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS IN SHARING IN THE COST OF MITIGATING THE POTENTIAL RISKS AND HAZARDS POSED BY TREES ON THEIR PROPERTY.
HR33
REQUESTING A STUDY REGARDING THE NEED TO INCREASE THE DOLLAR THRESHOLD THAT DETERMINES WHETHER A SMALL PURCHASE IS EXEMPT FROM SMALL PURCHASE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES.
HR53
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW ITS CURRENT POLICY ON AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT.
HR58
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND COORDINATE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO MIGRANTS FROM FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES.
HR66
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REGULATE OVERGROWN TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
HR77
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY AND COST OF CONSTRUCTING A SMALL COMMERCIAL BOAT HARBOR AND SMALL COMMERCIAL AIRPORT IN SOUTH PUNA.
HR78
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO EXTEND THE TASK FORCE STUDYING THE EFFECTS OF THE JANUARY 2014 FUEL TANK LEAK AT THE RED HILL UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE FACILITY.
HR87 HD2
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE SMARTER SENTENCING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND RELIABILITY OF STATE CRIMINAL SENTENCING PRACTICES.
HR99
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO EXAMINE IF AND HOW OTHER STATES REGULATE TOUR OPERATORS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION.
HR121
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING THE PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
HR122
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND EVALUATE A PROPOSAL TO MOVE THE PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
HR157
NAMING THE NEW WAIMANALO ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL BUILDING IN HONOR OF AL LEWIS.