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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
2016 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2016
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.
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.
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 SD2 CD1
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.
HB1161 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1162
RELATING TO JURORS.
HB1179 HD1
RELATING TO INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS TO CHAPTER 235, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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 HD2 SD1
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.
HB1593
RELATING TO VOTING.
HB1594
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
HB1595 HD2
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE TESTIMONY.
HB1596
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB1597 HD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
HB1616
RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES.
HB1671
RELATING TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.
HB1688
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS TO THE HAWAII COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
HB1702 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1730 HD2
RELATING TO ENERGY TARIFFS.
HB1732
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES.
HB1736 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO THE KONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
HB1772 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
HB1773 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1774 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB1777
RELATING TO EVIDENCE.
HB1850 HD1 SD3 CD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1954
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
HB1958 HD1
RELATING TO A GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR LOW INCOME RENTAL SUBSIDIES.
HB1959
RELATING TO LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
HB2000
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
HB2002
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB2005 HD2
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB2008 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB2018 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PROCESSES AND SERVICES.
HB2060 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB2061
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REESTABLISH A VECTOR CONTROL BRANCH.
HB2066 HD1
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FUNDS.
HB2068
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB2069 HD2
RELATING TO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
HB2070
RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
HB2071
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
HB2072
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HB2073
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.
HB2074
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND LEASING.
HB2075
RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
HB2097 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
HB2162 HD1
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ISSUED IDENTIFICATION.
HB2165 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH.
HB2166 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
HB2171 HD1
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
HB2187
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB2188 HD2
RELATING TO HAWAII CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES.
HB2241
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB2242
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB2244 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB2247 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL TRAVEL.
HB2258
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB2269 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2442
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2452
RELATING TO FILIPINO VETERANS.
HB2471
RELATING TO WAGES AND HOURS.
HB2472 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.
HB2473 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF WAGE LAWS.
HB2474
RELATING TO PREVAILING WAGES.
HB2475 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB2477 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEES.
HB2478
RELATING TO THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT SECTION 1332 STATE INNOVATION WAIVER.
HB2479
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH CONNECTOR.
HB2482 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB2483
RELATING TO THE ZIPPER LANE.
HB2514
RELATING TO FORFEITURE.
HB2518 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
HB2521
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
HB2538 HD1
RELATING TO URBAN SCHOOL IMPACT DISTRICTS.
HB2555 HD1
RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
HB2562
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS.
HB2569 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB2570 HD2
RELATING TO ENERGY MODERNIZATION.
HB2601
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
HB2625
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB2626 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
HB2645 HD1
RELATING TO THEFT OF BICYCLE.
HB2646 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
HB2652
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2674
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL THEFT.
HB2675 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH.
HB2676 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB2689
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2696
RELATING TO VOCATIONAL TRAINING.
HB2712
RELATING TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH SUBZONES.
HB2713
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB2714 HD1
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB2755 HD2
RELATING TO INCIDENT RESPONSE.
HB2756 HD1
RELATING TO A PORT AUTHORITY.
HCR23
URGING CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LAW TO ALLOW FUNDS FOR THE BURIAL OF QUALIFIED FILIPINO-AMERICAN VETERANS IN NATIONAL AND STATE VETERANS CEMETERIES TO COVER THE COSTS OF TRANSPORTING THE REMAINS OF FILIPINO-AMERICAN VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II TO THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR FUNERAL AND BURIAL SERVICES IN THE PHILIPPINES.
HCR29
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PROPOSE AND PASS A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION CLARIFYING THAT CORPORATIONS ARE NOT PEOPLE WITH CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, AND THAT UNLIMITED CAMPAIGN SPENDING IS NOT FREE SPEECH.
HCR50
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO CONSIDER DESIGNATING THE NATIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING CENTER, WHICH IS FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, AS AN OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY CENTER.
HCR79
DESIGNATING APRIL 28, 2016, AS "WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY" IN HAWAII IN MEMORY OF WORKERS KILLED, INJURED, OR DISABLED IN THE WORKPLACE.
HCR88 SD2
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS THE DANIEL K. INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
HCR94
REQUESTING WORK ON THE H-1 CORRIDOR STUDY TO BE EXPEDITED AND THE STATE AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EVALUATE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-SPONSORED PROJECTS IN THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION-APPROVED FY 2011-2014 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN THE AIEA-RED HILL-MOANALUA-SALT LAKE AREA.
HCR101
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO INVESTIGATE, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING IMPLEMENTING A COMMUNITY COLLEGE SPORTS LEAGUE.
HCR105
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PERFORM A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY ALONG THE WINDWARD AND NORTH SHORES OF OAHU.
HCR151
SUPPORTING ACCESS TO DEBT-FREE HIGHER EDUCATION AT PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
HCR155
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A BUSINESS MITIGATION RELIEF PROGRAM TO ASSIST BUSINESSES NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAIL PROJECT.
HCR160
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO INCREASE ACTIVE PATROLS OF KAILUA BAY, EXPAND NO WAKE SPEED ZONES, AND ENFORCE BOATING SAFETY RULES.
HCR167
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING AT THE STATE CAPITOL WATER DISPENSERS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE THE REFILLING OF REUSABLE CONTAINERS.
HCR171
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SECURE FUNDING TO REINSTATE THE PEARL HARBOR WATER TAXI SERVICE FOR THE BENEFIT OF EWA COMMUTERS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
HCR200
REQUESTING THE REENTRY COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING THE REENTRY ACADEMY FOR TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCES (RAFTER) TRAINING AND MENTORING PROGRAM FOR INMATES.
HR5
URGING CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LAW TO ALLOW FUNDS FOR THE BURIAL OF QUALIFIED FILIPINO-AMERICAN VETERANS IN NATIONAL AND STATE VETERANS CEMETERIES TO COVER THE COSTS OF TRANSPORTING THE REMAINS OF FILIPINO-AMERICAN VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II TO THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR FUNERAL AND BURIAL SERVICES IN THE PHILIPPINES.
HR41
DESIGNATING APRIL 28, 2016, AS "WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY" IN HAWAII IN MEMORY OF WORKERS KILLED, INJURED, OR DISABLED IN THE WORKPLACE.
HR50
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS THE DANIEL K. INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
HR55
REQUESTING WORK ON THE H-1 CORRIDOR STUDY TO BE EXPEDITED AND THE STATE AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EVALUATE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-SPONSORED PROJECTS IN THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION-APPROVED FY 2011-2014 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN THE AIEA-RED HILL-MOANALUA-SALT LAKE AREA.
HR58
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO INVESTIGATE, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING IMPLEMENTING A COMMUNITY COLLEGE SPORTS LEAGUE.
HR103
SUPPORTING ACCESS TO DEBT-FREE HIGHER EDUCATION AT PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
HR107
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A BUSINESS MITIGATION RELIEF PROGRAM TO ASSIST BUSINESSES NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAIL PROJECT.
HR111
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO INCREASE ACTIVE PATROLS OF KAILUA BAY, EXPAND NO WAKE SPEED ZONES, AND ENFORCE BOATING SAFETY RULES.
HR117
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING AT THE STATE CAPITOL WATER DISPENSERS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE THE REFILLING OF REUSABLE CONTAINERS.
HR121
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SECURE FUNDING TO REINSTATE THE PEARL HARBOR WATER TAXI SERVICE FOR THE BENEFIT OF EWA COMMUTERS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
HR146
REQUESTING THE REENTRY COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING THE REENTRY ACADEMY FOR TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCES (RAFTER) TRAINING AND MENTORING PROGRAM FOR INMATES.
HR170
COMMENDS AND CONGRATULATES ROCKNE FREITAS ON HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND THE STATE OF HAWAII.