Legislative Members

30th Legislature, 2019
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Floor session convene times for January 17, 2019:
Senate: 11:30 a.m. | House of Representatives: 12:00 p.m.

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House District 2
Hawaii State Capitol
Room 322
phone: 808-586-8480
fax: 808-586-8484
reptodd@Capitol.hawaii.gov

Member of the following committees:

Water, Land, & Hawaiian Affairs

Energy & Environmental Protection

Finance

Fall 2017 Newsletter

District 2 - Hilo, Keaukaha, Pana'ewa, Waiakea

SCHOOLS
• Hilo Union
• Hilo Intermediate
• Kapi‘olani Elementary
• Keaukaha Elementary
• Connections Public Charter School
• Hawaii Community College
• Ka ‘Umeke Ka‘eo Public Charter School
• Ke Ana La‘ahana Public Charter School
• St. Joseph’s Elementary
• St. Joseph’s High School
• University of Hawaii at Hilo
• Waiakea Elementary
• Waiakea Intermediate
• Waiakea High
• Waiakeawaena Elementary

EDUCATION
• University of Hawai'i, Hilo
Bachelors of Arts in Economics & Political Science
• Hilo High School, Hilo

PROFESSIONAL
• Hawai'i Paper Products, Distribution Manager
• Suisan Fish Market, Fish Market Manager

COMMUNITY
• Hilo High School, Football Coach

Measures Introduced

	Title
HB4	RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
HB5	RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
HB3	RELATING TO HAWAIIAN MUSIC AND DANCE.
HB53	MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR HAWAII COUNTY.
HB131	RELATING TO HEMP.

Representative Chris Todd of District 2, Keaukaha, parts of Hilo, Pana‘ewa and Waiakea, serves as the Vice Chair of the House Committee on Water & Land, and as a member of the Committees on Finance and Energy & Environmental Protection.

Born and raised in Hilo, Hawai'i, he is a graduate of the University of Hawai'i, Hilo with a degree in economics and political science. Representative Todd held several positions at Suisan Fish Market before becoming distribution manager for Hawai'i Paper Products in 2016 and was appointed to serve as the Representative from the Second Representative District on January 5, 2017 by Governor David Ige.

Of his role in the legislature, Representative Todd is "grateful for this opportunity to serve my community." He is deeply committed to supporting local families through his work, and creating pathways for youth to reach their professional and personal dreams.

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July 11, 2017

Free meal program to expand to 52 public schools total on six islands

Eight Hawaii Island schools are added to the 10 schools receiving free meals for all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

Schools in District 2:
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary
Hilo Union Elementary
Keaukaha Elementary

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June 26, 2017

Story Time with Rep. Todd at Hilo Public Library

Chris Todd, who represents District 2 in the Hawaii House of Representatives, will read aloud stories during a special story time for children of all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request special accommodations or a sign language interpreter.

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June 23, 2017

District 2 Town Hall

Please join Representative Chris Todd at his Legislative Town Hall on Saturday, June 24, 2017, 6:00 - 7:30 pm at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, room UCB-100.

May 3, 2017

Rep. Todd tours the UH Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy (page 15). View full newsletter.

April 26, 2017

State Budget Takes Shape

Leaders in the state House and Senate agreed to a budget deal that includes funding for extending Saddle Road to Queen Kaahumanu Highway, responding to rat lungworm disease and containing rapid ohia death. View full article.

April 18, 2017

Rep. Todd Supports Vote-by-Mail

"This bill [HB 1401] would change the way we vote in Hawaii in an attempt to increase voter participation and reduce costs." - Rep. Todd. View full article.

March 6, 2017

Help Us Support Reviving Hilo's Economy

http://westhawaiitoday.com/opinion/columns/help-us-support-reviving-hilo-s-economy.

March 2, 2017

Legislature Town Hall Discussion

Rep. Todd Comments on Death with Dignity and Local Agricultural (1:11:45). Watch discussion here.

March 1, 2017

Kalani Pe'a Performs at Ward

Hilo-born Grammy(R) winner, Kalani Pe'a, headlines Kona Nui Nights at Ward Village. View full article.

March 1, 2017

UH Hilo Gets Feedback on Plan to Divide College

The University of Hawaii at Hilo wants to split up its College of Arts and Sciences, an idea which has some faculty asking questions. View full article.

February 28, 2017

Legislation Spurs Economic Development for Hilo

Rep. Todd supports the establishment of the Hilo community economic district in East Hawaii. View full article.

February 28, 2017

Lawmakers Tackle "Death with Dignity

Regarding death with dignity legislation, Rep. Todd notes, “we want to do everything possible to make sure that the intent of the bill stays intact”...and to make sure legislation can't be used nefariously against people with disabilities or others. View full article.

February 24, 2017

Push for Funding Renewed

Rep. Todd introduces HB474 for funding to address rat lungworm disease. View full article.

February 23, 2017

Rep. Todd's Vision for Community & Youth

"I want to do more to support local families, do more at the community level to help young people reach higher." – Rep Todd. View full article.

February 23, 2017

Rep. Todd Remarks on Rat Lung Worm Disease (2:26-2:43)

Rep. Todd voices concern over the spread of Rat Lung Worm Disease during a recent legislative briefing. Listen to full report here

February 23, 2017

Chris Todd Appointed to the Hawaii State House of Representatives

After careful consideration of three nominees selected by the Hawai'i County Democratic Party, Govenor David Ige appointed Chris Todd to the State House of Representatives, District 2. Todd will fill the seat left vacant by the late Representative Clift Tsuji. View full article

Hawaii State Legislature

Free meal program to expand to 52 public schools total on six islands

Story Time with Rep. Todd at Hilo Public Library

District 2 Town Hall

State Budget Takes Shape

Rep. Todd Supports Vote-by-Mail

Help Us Support Reviving Hilo's Economy

Legislature Town Hall Discussion

Kalani Pe'a Performs at Ward

UH Hilo Gets Feedback on Plan to Divide College

Legislation Spurs Economic Development for Hilo

Lawmakers Tackle "Death with Dignity

Push for Funding Renewed

Rep. Todd's Vision for Community & Youth

Rep. Todd Remarks on Rat Lung Worm Disease (2:26-2:43)

Chris Todd Appointed to the Hawaii State House of Representatives