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49
Kaneohe, Maunawili, Olomana
Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi represents the 49th District, covering portions of Kāneʻohe and Kailua. He currently serves as Majority Whip and Chair of Labor & Government Operations. He also sits on the committees for Culture, Arts & International affairs, Education, and Higher Education & Technology.

As a former public school teacher, he knows the importance of a solid, well-rounded education. To that end he believes supporting and developing teachers in the classroom is one of the keys to education. He believes Hawaii needs a strong agricultural industry as part of the foundation of a stable economy. He is also committed to addressing the high cost of living in Hawaii, including housing.

Rep. Matayoshi graduated from Punahou School and interned with the late U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka while attending Claremont McKenna College. He returned to Hawaii after graduation to become a public school science teacher at Nanakuli High and Intermediate School while earning a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Hawaii. He later received a law degree from the University of Hawaii.

Rep. Matayoshi serves on several community organizations, including as a board member of Malama Honua Public Charter School Foundation, a member of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association Legal Committee, and a member the Ko`olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club.

 Measures Introduced in 2021
Measure and Title
HB32 HD1
RELATING TO ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS.
HB47 HD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB73 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO EMERGENCY WORKERS.
HB74
RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON AGRICULTURAL USES AND ACTIVITIES.
HB75 HD1
RELATING TO GRANTS.
HB76
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
HB77 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO LANDS CONTROLLED BY THE STATE.
HB78 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES.
HB80 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
HB81
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB82
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
HB83
RELATING TO INTERNET SERVICES.
HB94
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB95 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB96 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
HB98 HD2
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
HB99
RELATING TO THE CLEAN WATER ACT.
HB100 HD1
RELATING TO INSPECTION FEES.
HB101
RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.
HB102 HD1
RELATING TO SUNSCREENS.
HB112
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
HB114
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSION.
HB131 HD1
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
HB226
RELATING TO FAIR DIGITAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT REPAIR.
HB227 HD2
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB235
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
HB236
RELATING TO COFFEE PEST CONTROL.
HB243 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.
HB244 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO LAND RECORDATION.
HB245 HD1
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
HB247 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
HB261
RELATING TO TOW TRUCK PRICING.
HB297
RELATING TO LABOR.
HB310 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB318
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB319
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB330
RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
HB389 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
HB422
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
HB432 HD1
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB448
RELATING TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY.
HB451
RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.
HB453
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
HB469 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
HB484
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
HB488
RELATING TO INSPECTIONS OF CARE FACILITIES.
HB489
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.
HB490 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST SENIORS.
HB491
RELATING TO SERVICES FOR KUPUNA.
HB497 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCES.
HB498 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
HB499 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO LEASE EXTENSIONS ON PUBLIC LAND.
HB505
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB522
RELATING TO CORAL.
HB524
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
HB525 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
HB526 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB527
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
HB528
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB529 HD1
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.
HB530
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
HB531 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
HB532
RELATING TO RECKLESS ENDANGERING.
HB533
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST LE JARDIN ACADEMY, INC.
HB535
RELATING TO MANSLAUGHTER.
HB547
RELATING TO FEDERAL LANDS.
HB549
RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
HB553 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF SHARKS.
HB554 HD2
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
HB555 HD1
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB558 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY FINANCING.
HB559 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB562 HD1
RELATING TO BOTTLED WATER.
HB563
RELATING TO SEX OFFENDERS.
HB564
RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
HB565 HD1
RELATING TO DIVORCE.
HB566 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.
HB567 HD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
HB568
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
HB569 HD2
RELATING TO VICTIM-COUNSELOR PRIVILEGE.
HB601 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.
HB604
RELATING TO VISION ZERO.
HB606 HD1 SD2
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB608 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
HB609 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB610
RELATING TO GARDENS.
HB611 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
HB630
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB643 HD2
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
HB659
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
HB675
RELATING TO COMMUNITY MEETINGS.
HB676
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
HB677
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
HB679
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES.
HB692
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING PREVENTION.
HB702 HD2
RELATING TO FARM TO SCHOOL PROCUREMENT.
HB722 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
HB725
RELATING TO THE VIOLATION OF RULES DURING EMERGENCY PERIODS.
HB734
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
HB760 HD1
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
HB783
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.
HB784
RELATING TO TRESPASS.
HB785
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB801 HD1
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
HB802
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
HB803 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
HB811
RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL SPORTS.
HB812 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED EDUCATION.
HB813
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB814
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB815
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
HB816
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB817 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB818 HD1
RELATING TO CRIMINAL TRESPASS ONTO STATE LANDS.
HB820
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.
HB826 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
HB828
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
HB829
RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.
HB830
RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
HB839
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
HB844
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB857
RELATING TO RENTALS OF MOPEDS AND MOTOR SCOOTERS.
HB860 HD1
RELATING TO ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION.
HB861
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
HB865 HD1
RELATING TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION.
HB869 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST LUANA KAI A LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY.
HB1078 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND.
HB1086 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
HB1087
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
HB1088 HD3 SD2
RELATING TO COSMETICS.
HB1095
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
HB1112
RELATING TO THE VENDING FACILITIES PROGRAM.
HB1118 HD2
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
HB1119 HD2
RELATING TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
HB1140 HD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
HB1149 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO LAND USE.
HB1166
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
HB1191 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB1215
RELATING TO FEES FOR BIRTH CERTIFICATES.
HB1221 HD1
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HB1223 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1232
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
HB1233
RELATING TO LOANS.
HB1234
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB1246 HD2
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB1282 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE TRANSITION OF THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FROM THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
HB1286 HD2
RELATING TO TRAVEL.
HB1293
RELATING TO REMOTE WORK.
HB1294 HD2
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1309
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1324 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENT RELIEF.
HB1325 HD1
RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE.
HB1326 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
HB1327
RELATING TO THE YOUTH VAPING EPIDEMIC.
HB1328
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
HB1329
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING PRODUCTS.
HB1332
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1351 HD1
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.
HB1352 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO SURPLUS MILITARY LAND.
HB1362 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO ACCESS TO LEARNING.
HB1366 HD1
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB1377 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO CITATIONS.
HB1379
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
HB1388 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HCR11 HD1 SD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY MISSING AND MURDERED NATIVE HAWAIIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS.
HCR12 HD1
CONVENING A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS IMPLEMENTATION OF HAWAII'S STATE LAW COROLLARY TO TITLE IX TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S EFFORTS TO END CAMPUS-BASED SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND GENDER DISCRIMINATION.
HCR32
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO RECRUIT AND EMPLOY QUALIFIED BLIND PERSONS TO SERVE AS ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTORS AND IN OTHER POSITIONS AS TEACHERS OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS.
HCR35 SD1
URGING THE UNITED STATES MILITARY TO CLEAN UP MUNITIONS AND EXPLOSIVES OF CONCERN IN HAWAII UNDER THE MILITARY MUNITIONS RESPONSE PROGRAM.
HCR43 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO WORK WITH THE LEGISLATURE TO ENSURE THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MANNER TO ADDRESS NECESSARY RENOVATIONS OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL REFLECTING POOL.
HCR44 SD1
URGING UNITED STATES PRESIDENT JOSEPH R. BIDEN, JR. AND THE ASIAPACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION TO HOLD THE 2023 ASIAPACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION SUMMIT IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, STATE OF HAWAII.
HCR45 SD1
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO GRANT ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO STOP UNWANTED AND ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS.
HCR53
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASS SIZES.
HCR54
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURAL INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HCR56
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL REVENUE TO BE GENERATED FOR THE STATE THROUGH THE LEGALIZATION AND REGULATION OF RECREATIONAL CANNABIS.
HCR65
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO IMPLEMENT A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT OF AT LEAST A HALF CREDIT IN FINANCIAL LITERACY DURING THE JUNIOR YEAR OR SENIOR YEAR.
HCR69 HD1 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO SUBMIT A PETITION TO LIST THE PUEO AS A THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT.
HCR70
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A LEASE OF CERTAIN SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE BAY, KANEOHE, OAHU, FOR RECREATIONAL BOAT PIER PURPOSES, BY PUBLIC AUCTION.
HCR80 HD1
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY AND ENFORCEMENT BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL PREMARKET TOBACCO PRODUCT APPLICATION APPLICANT INFORMATION OF HAWAII SELLERS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES.
HCR81 HD1 SD1
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, AND HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO TAKE EVERY ACTION NECESSARY TO ADDRESS RAPIDLY INCREASING SAFETY RISKS AND COMMUNITY DISRUPTION RESULTING FROM INSUFFICIENT REGULATION OF TOUR HELICOPTER AND SMALL AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS THROUGHOUT HAWAII SKIES.
HCR94
REQUESTING THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO EXPLICITLY INCLUDE BUSINESS EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE FOR FARMERS IN ITS MISSION STATEMENT.
HCR95
URGING HAWAII HELICOPTER COMPANIES TO AVOID CONDUCTING NONEMERGENCY FLIGHTS OVER RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS.
HCR96 SD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, TO IMMEDIATELY AND REGULARLY CLEAN THE DRAINAGE CANALS AND STREAMS IN WAIMANALO, KANEOHE, AND KAILUA AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDED CLEANING SCHEDULES FOR DRAINAGE CANALS AND STREAMS.
HCR119 HD1 SD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM THAT USES WOLBACHIA BACTERIA TO REDUCE MOSQUITO POPULATION LEVELS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
HCR121 HD1
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER EMERGENCIES AND NATURAL DISASTERS.
HCR123 HD1 SD2
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL OF NURSING AND DENTAL HYGIENE TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
HCR124 HD1
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
HCR151
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO INCREASE ITS INVESTMENT IN COMPREHENSIVE OFFENDER REENTRY TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS EXITING CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
HCR153 HD1
URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER HAWAII RESIDENTS WITH EXPERIENCE SERVING IN THE POSITION OF TEACHER OR HIGHER IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AS PART OF THE QUALIFIED CANDIDATE POOL TO SERVE AS SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION OF HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
HCR154 SD1
CONDEMNING ALL FORMS OF ANTI-ASIAN SENTIMENT AS RELATED TO COVID-19; URGING GREATER INVESTMENT IN FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT COMMUNITYWIDE SOLUTIONS; AND REQUESTING THE CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO IDENTIFY AND ANALYZE INCIDENTS BASED ON ANTI-ASIAN AND ANTI-PACIFIC ISLANDER SENTIMENT AND DISPROPORTIONATE NUMBERS OF HOMICIDES OF ASIAN-AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HCR161 HD2
SUPPORTING AND ADOPTING THE GOALS SET FORTH IN THE DIGITAL EQUITY DECLARATION FOR HAWAII ADOPTED BY THE BROADBAND HUI.
HCR163 HD1 SD1
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENTER INTO A LONG-TERM WATER LEASE WITH THE WAI‘OLI VALLEY TARO HUI FOR THE HUI'S EXISTING USE OF WATER FROM WAI‘OLI STREAM VIA DIRECT NEGOTIATION, UPON ITS COMPLETION OF REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 343, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
HCR164
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A RETIREMENT SAVINGS TASK FORCE TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM.
HCR165
REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN BASED ON TOURISM HOT SPOTS IDENTIFIED IN COUNTY DESTINATION MANAGEMENT ACTION PLANS.
HCR167 HD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CONVENE A MULTI-AGENCY AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE A UNIFORM DEFINITION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE.
HCR181 HD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INITIATION OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.
HCR184
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PRIORITIZE THE TESTING AND RESEARCHING OF THE FECAL INDICATOR BACTERIA LEVELS AND ANY OTHER POLLUTANTS OF THE BEACH SAND AT POKAI BAY ON OAHU'S LEEWARD COAST.
HCR186
URGING STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITIES, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, SHERIFF DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND HARBORS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DIVISION OF CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION IN THIS TIME OF NEED.
HCR188
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, AND HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO RECOMMEND TO THE LEGISLATURE HOW TO SUPPORT GREATER LOCAL PRODUCTION OF FOOD.
HR12 HD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY MISSING AND MURDERED NATIVE HAWAIIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS.
HR13 HD1
CONVENING A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS IMPLEMENTATION OF HAWAII'S STATE LAW COROLLARY TO TITLE IX TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S EFFORTS TO END CAMPUS-BASED SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND GENDER DISCRIMINATION.
HR25
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO RECRUIT AND EMPLOY QUALIFIED BLIND PERSONS TO SERVE AS ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTORS AND IN OTHER POSITIONS AS TEACHERS OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS.
HR28
STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES MILITARY TO CLEAN UP MUNITIONS AND EXPLOSIVES OF CONCERN IN HAWAII UNDER THE MILITARY MUNITIONS RESPONSE PROGRAM.
HR34 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO WORK WITH THE LEGISLATURE TO ENSURE THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MANNER TO ADDRESS NECESSARY RENOVATIONS OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL REFLECTING POOL.
HR35
URGING UNITED STATES PRESIDENT JOSEPH R. BIDEN, JR., AND THE ASIAPACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION TO HOLD THE 2023 ASIAPACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION SUMMIT IN HONOLULU, HAWAII.
HR36
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO GRANT ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO STOP UNWANTED AND ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS.
HR42
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASS SIZES.
HR43
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURAL INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HR45
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL REVENUE TO BE GENERATED FOR THE STATE THROUGH THE LEGALIZATION AND REGULATION OF RECREATIONAL CANNABIS.
HR54
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO IMPLEMENT A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT OF AT LEAST A HALF CREDIT IN FINANCIAL LITERACY DURING THE JUNIOR YEAR OR SENIOR YEAR.
HR58 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO SUBMIT A PETITION TO LIST THE PUEO AS A THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT.
HR59
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A LEASE OF CERTAIN SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE BAY, KANEOHE, OAHU, FOR RECREATIONAL BOAT PIER PURPOSES, BY PUBLIC AUCTION.
HR67 HD1
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY AND ENFORCEMENT BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL PREMARKET TOBACCO PRODUCT APPLICATION APPLICANT INFORMATION OF HAWAII SELLERS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES.
HR68 HD1
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, AND HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO TAKE EVERY ACTION NECESSARY TO ADDRESS RAPIDLY INCREASING SAFETY RISKS AND COMMUNITY DISRUPTION RESULTING FROM INSUFFICIENT REGULATION OF RAPIDLY INCREASING OPERATIONS OF TOUR HELICOPTERS AND SMALL AIRCRAFT THROUGHOUT HAWAII SKIES.
HR79
REQUESTING THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO EXPLICITLY INCLUDE BUSINESS EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE FOR FARMERS IN ITS MISSION STATEMENT.
HR80
URGING HAWAII HELICOPTER COMPANIES TO AVOID CONDUCTING NONEMERGENCY FLIGHTS OVER RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS.
HR81 HD1
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REGULARLY DRAIN AND CLEAR STREAMS AND CANALS THAT FLOW IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN WAIAHOLE, HALEIWA, WAIALUA, KANEOHE, AND OTHER KOOLAULOA COMMUNITIES.
HR95 HD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM THAT USES WOLBACHIA BACTERIA TO REDUCE MOSQUITO POPULATION LEVELS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
HR97 HD1
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER EMERGENCIES AND NATURAL DISASTERS.
HR99 HD1
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE GAPS IN ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND THE POTENTIAL ROLE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES MAY PLAY IN ADDRESSING THESE GAPS.
HR100 HD1
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
HR127
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO INCREASE ITS INVESTMENT IN COMPREHENSIVE OFFENDER REENTRY TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS EXITING CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
HR129 HD1
URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER HAWAII RESIDENTS WITH EXPERIENCE SERVING IN THE POSITION OF TEACHER OR HIGHER IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AS PART OF THE QUALIFIED CANDIDATE POOL TO SERVE AS SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION OF HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
HR130
CONDEMNING ALL FORMS OF ANTI-ASIAN SENTIMENT AS RELATED TO COVID-19 AND URGING GREATER INVESTMENT IN FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT COMMUNITYWIDE SOLUTIONS.
HR137 HD2
SUPPORTING AND ADOPTING THE GOALS SET FORTH IN THE DIGITAL EQUITY DECLARATION FOR HAWAII ADOPTED BY THE BROADBAND HUI.
HR139 HD1
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENTER INTO A LONG-TERM WATER LEASE WITH WAI‘OLI VALLEY TARO HUI FOR THE HUI'S EXISTING USE OF WATER FROM WAI‘OLI STREAM VIA DIRECT NEGOTIATION, UPON COMPLETION OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 343, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
HR140
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A RETIREMENT SAVINGS TASK FORCE TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM.
HR141
REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN BASED ON TOURISM HOT SPOTS IDENTIFIED IN COUNTY DESTINATION MANAGEMENT ACTION PLANS.
HR150 HD1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INITIATION OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.
HR153
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PRIORITIZE THE TESTING AND RESEARCHING OF THE FECAL INDICATOR BACTERIA LEVELS AND ANY OTHER POLLUTANTS OF THE BEACH SAND AT POKAI BAY ON OAHU'S LEEWARD COAST.
HR155
URGING STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITIES, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, SHERIFF DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND HARBORS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DIVISION OF CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION IN THIS TIME OF NEED.
HR157
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, AND HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO RECOMMEND TO THE LEGISLATURE HOW TO SUPPORT GREATER LOCAL PRODUCTION OF FOOD.