Legislative Members

31st Legislature, 2021
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Floor session convene times for Thursday, April 29, 2021:
Senate: 11:30 a.m. | House of Representatives: 10:00 a.m.

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House District 48
Hawaii State Capitol
Room 315
phone: 808-586-8540
fax: 808-586-8544
repkitagawa@Capitol.hawaii.gov

Member of the following committees:

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Housing

Transportation

District Information
48 - Kaneohe, Kahaluu, Waiahole

SCHOOLS
Ahuimanu Elementary School
Benjamin Parker Elementary School
Heeia Elementary School
Kahaluu Elementary School
Puohala Elementary School
Waiahole Elementary School
Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
James B. Castle High School

NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS
No. 29 Kahaluu
No. 30 Kaneohe

Representative Kitagawa's Website
2020 COVID-19 Newsletter II
2020 COVID-19 Newsletter
2019 End of Session Newsletter

Education
M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration, University of Hawaii at Manoa
B.S. in Family Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Work Experience
• Office Manager, Office of Representative Aaron Ling Johanson
• Student Services Specialist, UH-Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
• Junior Faculty Specialist/Associate Director for Student Involvement and Leadership Development Programs & Coordinator for New Student Programs, UH-Manoa Office of Student Life and Development

Community
• President, Benjamin Parker Elementary School Ohana (PTA)
• Member, Kiwanis Club of Kaneohe
• Member, Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club
• Member, Castle Alumni/Community Association
• Volunteer, Kaneohe Community Family Center
• Previous Volunteer, Cherry Blossom Festival, Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce

Measures Introduced

	Title
HB10 HD1	RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
HB32 HD1	RELATING TO ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS.
HB34	RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSES.
HB46 HD1	RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
HB47 HD1	RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB72 HD2 SD2	RELATING TO ELECTRIC FOOT SCOOTERS.
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.
HB79 HD1 SD2 CD1	RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB80 HD1 SD1 CD1	RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
HB81	RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB95 HD2 SD1	RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB96 HD1	RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
HB97	RELATING TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
HB98 HD2	RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
HB99	RELATING TO THE CLEAN WATER ACT.
HB100 HD1	RELATING TO INSPECTION FEES.
HB112	RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
HB114	RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSION.
HB138	RELATING TO MEDICAL INFORMED CONSENT.
HB227 HD2	RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB228	RELATING TO UNITED STATES SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE DAY.
HB229 HD1	RELATING TO UNITED STATES SENATOR DANIEL K. AKAKA DAY.
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.
HB260 HD1	RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB261	RELATING TO TOW TRUCK PRICING.
HB263	RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
HB265	RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB292	RELATING TO TAX AMNESTY.
HB293	RELATING TO POLLING PLACES.
HB302 HD1 SD2	RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
HB303	RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
HB304	RELATING TO DEFERRED DEPOSITS.
HB305 HD1	RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB306 HD1	RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB307	RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
HB328 HD2	RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
HB331 HD1	RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.
HB385	RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB408	RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB409	RELATING TO ANIMAL CARETAKERS.
HB412	RELATING TO SHARK PROTECTION.
HB414	RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
HB420	RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB432 HD1	RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB435	RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
HB436	RELATING TO DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS.
HB437	RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB443 HD1	RELATING TO SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS.
HB446 HD3 SD1	RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
HB448	RELATING TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY.
HB485 HD1 SD1 CD1	RELATING TO TAXATION.
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.
HB505	RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
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.
HB531 HD2	RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
HB538	RELATING TO FARM ANIMALS.
HB546 HD2 SD2 CD1	RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB550 HD2 SD1	RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
HB552 HD1 SD2 CD1	RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB554 HD2	RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
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.
HB569 HD2	RELATING TO VICTIM-COUNSELOR PRIVILEGE.
HB570 HD2 SD1	RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
HB571 HD2	RELATING TO CHILDLIKE SEX DOLLS.
HB598 HD2 SD1	RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB599 HD1 SD1 CD1	RELATING TO ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE.
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.
HB626	RELATING TO WATER CIRCULATION.
HB627 HD1	RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
HB628	RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.
HB629	RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB643 HD2	RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
HB681 HD2	RELATING TO MANAGEMENT OF STATE FUNDS.
HB694	RELATING TO TARO.
HB722 HD2 SD2	RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
HB737	RELATING TO VOTERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
HB738	RELATING TO ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF BALLOTS.
HB768	RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB769	RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB770 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB784	RELATING TO TRESPASS.
HB791 HD1	RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB809 HD2	RELATING TO BROADBAND.
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.
HB818 HD1	RELATING TO CRIMINAL TRESPASS ONTO STATE LANDS.
HB826 HD2 SD2	RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
HB832	RELATING TO ROADS.
HB833	RELATING TO COMMISSIONED VOLUNTEER ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
HB834 HD1 SD1 CD1	RELATING TO A BLACK CINDER CONE QUARRY SITE SURVEY.
HB835 HD2 SD1	RELATING TO THE NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY.
HB836	RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
HB842 HD1	RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
HB860 HD1	RELATING TO ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION.
HB861	RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
HB865 HD1	RELATING TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION.
HB866	RELATING TO MEDICAID BENEFITS.
HB1078 HD1	RELATING TO THE HAWAII SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND.
HB1090 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINTS.
HB1091	RELATING TO THEFT.
HB1092 HD1	RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
HB1095	RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
HB1101	RELATING TO THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION.
HB1112	RELATING TO THE VENDING FACILITIES PROGRAM.
HB1118 HD2	RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
HB1119 HD2	RELATING TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
HB1129	RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
HB1130 HD2 SD2	RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
HB1132 HD2 SD2	RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1136	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1191 HD2 SD2 CD1	RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB1220 HD2	RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HB1221 HD1	RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HB1223 HD1	RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1232	RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
HB1234	RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB1235	RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB1236	RELATING TO THE TRANSITION OF THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FROM THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
HB1246 HD2	RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB1286 HD2	RELATING TO TRAVEL.
HB1293	RELATING TO REMOTE WORK.
HB1306	RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION.
HB1307	RELATING TO FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY.
HB1308 HD1	RELATING TO JUNETEENTH DAY.
HB1309	RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1310	RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1322 HD1 SD2	RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.
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.
HB1333 HD1 SD1 CD1	RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB1334	RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.
HB1361	RELATING TO FIRE SAFETY.
HB1376 HD2 SD2 CD1	RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB1377 HD1 SD2 CD1	RELATING TO CITATIONS.
HB1378	RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB1379	RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
HCR10	URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS TO COMBAT COVID19 LEARNING LOSS.
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.
HCR31	REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP ON ACCESSIBLE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HR11	URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS TO COMBAT COVID19 LEARNING LOSS.
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.
HR24	REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP ON ACCESSIBLE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Representative Lisa Kitagawa is a fourth generation Japanese American who was born and raised in Kāneʻohe. In the 1960s, all of her grandparents moved to Kāneʻohe where they and their families have continued to call the Windward community their home for almost 60 years. Elected to office in 2018, she currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development & Business. Additionally, she serves on the Committees on Finance and Labor & Public Employment.

Representative Kitagawa attended Benjamin Parker Elementary School, King Intermediate School and Castle High School. She completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where she graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Resources and a Minor in Speech, and a Master's degree in Higher Education Administration.

Prior to being elected to office, Representative Kitagawa worked at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa as both a faculty member in student affairs and as a student services specialist for the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR). She also served as the Office Manager to Representative Aaron Ling Johanson.

She has been an active member of her community by serving with the Benjamin Parker Elementary School Ohana (PTA), Kiwanis Club of Kāneʻohe, Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, and the Castle Alumni/Community Association.

Representative Kitagawa has been married to her husband, Justin Akagi, for almost ten years and they have two children, Maia-Joy and Noah.

April 21, 2021

House Transportation Committee Safe Driving Public Service Announcement

As a member of the House Committee on Transportation, Rep Kitagawa participated in a PSA (Public Service Announcement) project to highlight National Driving Awareness Month by reminding drivers of safe driving practices. To watch the full PSA, click here.

April 9, 2021

Representative Kitagawa speaks at Trauma-Informed Education Talk-Story

Increasing the availability of trauma-informed education in schools has become a passion of Representative Kitagawa's. She recently had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion with members of the community who are also passionate about trauma-informed care and education. Click here to view the panel discussion and learn more about trauma-informed education and initiatives that are happening across our state.

March 16, 2021

Live at the Legislature Interview with Rep Kitagawa

Click here to watch the full interview of Representative Kitagawa discussing Education Week at the legislature and other important issues concerning our public schools.

March 5, 2021

He'eia to Waiahole Town Hall

Please join Representative Kitagawa, Senator Riviere, and Councilmember Tsuneyoshi for the annual He'eia to Waiahole Town Hall on Mar 30, 2021 at 6:30 PM. You may register for this event by clicking on the link below:

https://senate-capitol-hawaii-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqcequpzksGtfiFlG3bFjUbboYxesletoF

January 22, 2021

Town Hall Meeting: Cesspool Conversion

Senator Riviere and I are happy to to partnering with Wastewater Alternatives and Innovations to host a Town Hall meeting for constituents to learn about our community's cesspool issue, as well as initiatives that may help with cesspool conversion. Please attend our Virtual Town Hall meeting via Zoom on Thursday, February 4th at 6:30pm by pre-registering at: https://tinyurl.com/WAITownHall. We hope to see you there!

January 21, 2021

Kane'ohe Legislative Town Hall with Governor Ige

July 1, 2020

KHON2 Interview with Rep Kitagawa on Funding for Future Childcare Services

Watch the full segment here.

June 26, 2020

KHON2 Interview with Rep Kitagawa on funding for Food Security

Watch the full segment here.

June 22, 2020

Clinic for the homeless in Kane'ohe reopens after two month closure

A clinic for the homeless in Windward Oahu re-opened Monday, after closing more than two months ago because of COVID-19. "It's been a real challenge, I think the staff is excited. The community is excited and we're happy to be back on the Windward side, serving these people out here," Lilian DeCosta, RN, H4 Homeless Healthcare Facility clinical director, said ... State House Representative Lisa Kitagawa co-founded the clinic, she reports since the center opened last August, there's been about 1,000 visits. Most of the visits were for social services. "We've seen really good numbers of people serviced throughout the windward side. It's really showing a positive result right now," Kitagawa said.

To read the full article, click here.

June 1, 2020

Talk Story with House Majority - Interview with Rep. Richard Onishi and Rep. Lisa Kitagawa

Representative Kitagawa and Representative Onishi are interviewed by Majority Leader, Rep Belatti, to give updates on how they are assisting the community during COVID-19. To watch the full video, click here.

June 1, 2020

State Workers Put to Work to Help Process Unemployment Claims

Representative Kitagawa is interviewed about volunteering with the Unemployment Office to help process backlogged claims due to COVID-19. To read the full article, click here.

April 14, 2020

Live at the Legislature with Representative Kitagawa and Representative Matayoshi

Representative Kitagawa, along with Representative Matayoshi, speak about what they have been doing in the community to help constituents during COVID-19. To watch this eposide, please click here.

April 1, 2020

Windward Menu Website created by Rep. Kitagawa and Rep. Matayoshi

Representative Matayoshi and I have created a website ( www.WindwardMenu.com ) called Windward Menu in an attempt to consolidate all Windward restaurant information to make it easier for residents to continue to eat at and support our local restaurants. Our initial goal was to help the restaurants in our community survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved, so have the needs of our community. Because of that, we have expanded our website to include resources for Windward Oahu residents, as well as Windward farm produce options. Our website will continue to evolve to provide the most helpful information to our community, so I encourage you to check the website regularly.

We have also created numerous informational flyers to provide our community with up-to-date information on a variety of topics related to COVID-19. These flyers are available under the "Windward Resources" tab on our website.

January 29, 2020

Town Hall Meeting 2/6/20

Join Representative Kitagawa, Senator Riviere, and Councilmember Tsuneyoshi on February 6th, 2020 for a Town Hall Meeting. The Town Hall will be held at Kahalu'u Elementary School at 6:30pm.

January 8, 2020

Kaneohe Dog Park Town Hall 1/22/20

Representative Kitagawa, along with Representative Matayoshi, Senator Keohokalole, and Councilmember Anderson, will be holding a Dog Park Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd from 6:00 – 7:00 pm at Ben Parker Elementary School Cafeteria. If you would like to see a dog park created in Kāneʻohe, please attend. We would like to get the community's input on a location and support for this project. Please join us at this town hall and share your thoughts on creating a dog park in Kane'ohe.

January 6, 2020

MidWeek: Community, State Programs Abound for Kupuna

Recently, I had the opportunity to have breakfast and engage in conversation with many seniors at the KEY Project Kūpuna Breakfast in Kahalu'u. This breakfast, which is part of its Kūpuna Program, is one of the many wonderful activities that the KEY Project sponsors to bring together and support our Windward communities. I enjoyed sharing stories with the kūpuna that were there, and seeing how active and engaged they are. The free Kūpuna Breakfast, which happens every Wednesday and Friday morning, provides seniors with a freshly prepared meal and an opportunity for fellowship. This Program also offers seniors with classes, such as ukulele, arts and crafts, and exercise, as well as field trips. The Kūpuna Program is free and open to seniors ages 50 and over. (to read the full article, click here )

January 6, 2020

MidWeek: Kane'ohe Joint Outreach Center Starts Out Strong

As I drive through Kāneʻohe and see the many homeless individuals that are living on the streets, I think back to a time when our community didn't have concerns with homelessness. I remember at 14, going out one evening with my church youth group, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in hand, hoping to feed and help the homeless. We walked along Kamehameha Highway and could not find one individual who was in need. When we finally found a man who was rummaging through a trash can near Safeway, he smiled and declined our sandwiches and help. As a teenager who wanted to make a positive difference in our community, I was disappointed that I didn't help anyone that evening. Now, twenty-five years later, Kāneʻohe has seen an increase in homelessness and there are never enough sandwiches to go around. The needs are greater and homelessness is compounded by drug addiction and mental illness. (to read the full article, click here )

October 28, 2019

Kane'ohe JOC Partners with Mobile Hygiene Service: Revive + Refresh

The Kane'ohe Joint Outreach Center has recently partnered with Revive + Refresh to now include a shower service. The nonprofit organization, Revive + Refresh, will be offering hot showers, hygiene supplies, and a meal to those in need. This service will take place at the lower parking lot of the Kane'ohe Public Library every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 9:30am - 11:30am.

For the full news stories, please follow the links below:
click here

August 14, 2019

Kaneohe Complete Streets Community Meeting: Aug. 6, 2019

The city’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is holding a second community meeting to present and gather feedback on conceptual plans for Complete Streets improvements to Kamehameha Highway, Ha‘ikū Road, Kane‘ohe Bay Drive, and Kahuhipa Street.

The public can explore the Kane‘ohe Complete Streets Project online at http://www.honolulu.gov/completestreets/kaneohe while also following us on Facebook (http://fb.com/hnlcompletestreets) and Instagram (@cch_complete_streets). The conceptual plans will be posted online after the community meeting.

The meeting details are as follows:
Tuesday, Aug. 27
6:30 p.m.
Ben Parker Elementary School Cafeteria
45-259 Waikalua Road
Kane‘ohe, HI 96744

Light refreshments will be provided. For questions, comments, or if you require special accommodations to attend the meeting, please contact Joanne Hiramatsu at jhiramatsu@bchdesign.com or (808) 846-3309.

August 14, 2019

Community Joins Together to Open Kane'ohe JOC

If you ask anyone in our community what their concerns are about Windward O'ahu, many will mention the fast-growing homeless population in our neighborhoods. Data from the Institute for Human Services (IHS) indicates that there is a 12% increase in the number of unsheltered individuals in 2019, and that Windward O'ahu has the second highest number of unsheltered individuals of all Oʻahu regions. As your legislators and fellow Kāneʻohe residents, State Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Representative Scot Matayoshi, and I, share your concerns about the growing homelessness issue. In response, we have partnered with the Hawaiʻi Homeless Healthcare Hui (H4) to create the Kane'ohe Joint Outreach Center (JOC) to help combat and alleviate this issue.

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July 5, 2019

Hawaii News Now: Kaneohe Joint Outreach Center

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - An urgent care clinic that caters to the homeless is in the works for Kaneohe. The clinic is designed to save money by preventing emergencies ― and more serious illness. Patients can walk-in and be seen by a doctor, even if they don’t have any money. The clinic will be housed in the Kaneohe Civic Center, next door to the police station. It would be Oahu's second Joint Outreach Center. The first, in Chinatown, has treated hundreds of patients since opening in mid-April of last year. While the Kaneohe clinic will be open to the public, its mission is to help the homeless ― many of whom live right outside the door. "We've seen over the years the increase of the homeless population here in Kaneohe," said state Rep. Lisa Kitagawa, whose district includes Kaneohe.

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June 7, 2019

MidWeek: Remembering to Cherish Our Kane'ohe Anew

Having grown up in Kāneʻohe my entire life, I thought I knew Kane'ohe well. However, I have come to realize this past year how much of Kane'ohe I have taken for granted or overlooked. Sometimes we forget to appreciate what we have around us when we are blessed daily. We are only reminded when someone living in urban Honolulu, or someone who has moved away, says, "Wow, you live Kane'ohe? You so lucky." Although I’m reminded daily by the panoramic view of the Ko'olau Mountain Range from my backyard and by the breathtaking view of Kāneʻohe Bay as I make my way home from work through the tunnels, I sometimes take for granted this special place that we call home.

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June 4, 2019

MidWeek: Get Involved In Community For Volunteer Month

April is National Volunteer Month, when we celebrate and show appreciation for the work that volunteers do year-round. Many of us have volunteered before – whether it’s helping with a local non-profit organization, serving at church, volunteering at school or sports activities, or helping a neighbor in need. Volunteering not only helps the community, but can also have a positive impact on your life. It can improve your health emotionally, physically, socially, spiritually, and in other positive ways, such as build community, create friendships and connections, improve self-esteem, and add more meaning to life.

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June 4, 2019

MidWeek: Discovering, Cherishing Waihe'e's Waters of Life

Ka wai ola, the waters of life!

Last month I had the opportunity to voyage deep into the Ko'olau Mountains to visit the Waiheˈe Water Tunnel. The Waihe'e Tunnel is managed by the Board of Water Supply. Aunty Mahealani Cypher and Aunty Rocky Kaluhiwa of the Ko'olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club invited State Legislators to visit this special place.

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June 4, 2019

MidWeek: Remembering the Past to Chart a Future Path

Happy New Year! I wish you and your family good health, prosperity and happiness in 2019.

I have always believed that the new year is a time to reflect on the past and to look forward to the future. As a newly elected State Representative, I have spent time preparing for my role by thinking about the future – the future of our families and children, the future of our Windward community, and the future of our State.

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April 15, 2019

Malama 96744 Graffiti Paint-Out & Community Clean-Up - April 27, 2019

The community is invited to attend the Malama 96744 Graffiti Paint-Out & Community Clean-Up on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Kāne’ohe District Park. To sign up or for more information, contact the PACT Kāne’ohe Community Family Center at 235-7747 or e-mail kcfc@pacthawaii.org. See flyer for more details.

March 19, 2019

Invitation to Kāneʻohe Town Hall on April 10, 2019

Senator Keohokalole, Representative Matayoshi, Councilmember Anderson and I will be hosting a Kāneʻohe Town Hall to provide legislative updates. Please see the attached flyer above for more details. For more information, contact Senator Keohokalole's office at (808) 587-7215. We hope to see you there!

February 19, 2019

Live at the Legislature - House Majority - 2/19/2019

January 28, 2019

Invitation to Feb. 5 Town Hall Meeting with Sen. Riviere, Rep. Kitagawa, and Councilmember Tsuneyoshi

You are invited to a Town Hall meeting sponsored by Senator Gil Riviere with Representative Lisa Kitagawa and Councilmember Heidi Tsuneyoshi on Tuesday, February 5 at 6:30pm at Kahaluu Elementary School. Your elected officials will share updates on the legislative session and what is going on at the State Capitol. If you have any questions, contact Senator Riviere's office at (808) 586-7330. We hope to see you there!

January 15, 2019

Public Outreach Information for 2018 Windward TheBus Routes Redesign Phase 2

Modifications to the Windward TheBus Routes are listed below:
• Route 70 will retain service to le Jardin Academy, and along Aloha Oe Dr.
• Routes 85A and 88 will NOT be combined, and will not change.
• A new Kaneohe circulator route (Route 651) will connect Windward City Shopping Center, Puohala, Windward Mall & Windward Community College.
• Route 55 will remain on Kamehameha Hwy between Haiku Rd & Hygienic Store. Routing along Haiku Rd & Alaloa/Heeia Sts will be removed.
• Route 65 will remain on Kahekili Hwy between Haiku Rd & Hui Iwa St, extend all trips to Ala Moana, and extend routing along Alaloa/Heeia Sts.
• Route 85 will be extended to provide service to Mokulele/Namoku/Aumoku Sts.
• Route 87 will be extended to provide service to Hele/Kupau Sts

Route maps and descriptions can be found at www.thebus.org/WindwardTheBusRoutes/. Pending the availability of funding, all or part of these proposed route changes may be implemented next year.

PUBLIC OUTREACH INFORMATION
Timelines are subject to change.
Public Outreach Period
Nov 2018 to Jan 2019: General distribution of brochure to the public and Neighborhood Boards (presentations will be made upon request by the NB - please refer to the NB Agenda).
• Kailua meets 1st Thursday
• Waimanalo meets 2nd Monday
• Kahaluu meets 2nd Wednesday
• Koolauloa meets 2nd Thursday
• Kaneohe meets 3rd Thursday
• North Shore meets 4th Tuesday

Contact
To let us know what you think and/or if you require translation services.
Voicemail: 808-768-8368
Direct line: 808-768-8367 (M-F, 8am-4pm)
Email: thebusstop@honolulu.gov
Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/WindwardTheBusRoutes2
Detailed information: www.thebus.org/WindwardTheBusRoutes/

Hawaii State Legislature

House Transportation Committee Safe Driving Public Service Announcement

Representative Kitagawa speaks at Trauma-Informed Education Talk-Story

Live at the Legislature Interview with Rep Kitagawa

He'eia to Waiahole Town Hall

Town Hall Meeting: Cesspool Conversion

Kane'ohe Legislative Town Hall with Governor Ige

KHON2 Interview with Rep Kitagawa on Funding for Future Childcare Services

KHON2 Interview with Rep Kitagawa on funding for Food Security

Clinic for the homeless in Kane'ohe reopens after two month closure

Talk Story with House Majority - Interview with Rep. Richard Onishi and Rep. Lisa Kitagawa

State Workers Put to Work to Help Process Unemployment Claims

Live at the Legislature with Representative Kitagawa and Representative Matayoshi

Windward Menu Website created by Rep. Kitagawa and Rep. Matayoshi

Town Hall Meeting 2/6/20

Kaneohe Dog Park Town Hall 1/22/20

MidWeek: Community, State Programs Abound for Kupuna

MidWeek: Kane'ohe Joint Outreach Center Starts Out Strong

Kane'ohe JOC Partners with Mobile Hygiene Service: Revive + Refresh

Kaneohe Complete Streets Community Meeting: Aug. 6, 2019

Community Joins Together to Open Kane'ohe JOC

Hawaii News Now: Kaneohe Joint Outreach Center

MidWeek: Remembering to Cherish Our Kane'ohe Anew

MidWeek: Get Involved In Community For Volunteer Month

MidWeek: Discovering, Cherishing Waihe'e's Waters of Life

MidWeek: Remembering the Past to Chart a Future Path

Malama 96744 Graffiti Paint-Out & Community Clean-Up - April 27, 2019

Invitation to Kāneʻohe Town Hall on April 10, 2019

Live at the Legislature - House Majority - 2/19/2019

Invitation to Feb. 5 Town Hall Meeting with Sen. Riviere, Rep. Kitagawa, and Councilmember Tsuneyoshi

Public Outreach Information for 2018 Windward TheBus Routes Redesign Phase 2