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30th Legislature, 2019
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House District 37
Hawaii State Capitol
Room 420
phone: 808-586-6150
fax: 808-586-6151
repyamane@Capitol.hawaii.gov

Member of the following committees:

Water, Land, & Hawaiian Affairs

Energy & Environmental Protection

Judiciary

37 - Mililani, Waipio Gentry, Waikele
Neighborhood Boards
Mililani No. 25
Waipahu No. 22
Community
Mililani Town Association
Waikele Community Association
Waipio Gentry Community Association
Mililani Public Library
Mililani Farmers' Market
Patsy Mink Central Oahu Regional Park
Schools
Mililani High School
Mililani Middle School
Mililani Uka School
Mililani Waena Elementary School
Kipapa Elementary School
Kanoelani Elementary School
Highlands Intermediate School
Pearl City High School
Waikele Elementary School
Waipahu Intermediate School
Waipahu High School

LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE
• Chair, House Water and Land Committee (2015-Present)
• Chair, Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (2016-2018)
• Chair, House Transportation Committee (2013-2015)
• Vice Chair, House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee (2011-2012)
• Chair, House Health Committee (2009-2012)
• Vice Chair, Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Task Force (2008-2010)
• Legislator in Residence, University of Hawaii-Manoa (2008)
• Chair, House Tourism Committee (2007-2008)
• Vice Chair, House Legislative Management Committee (2005-2007)

EDUCATION
• Stanford University, Public-Private Partnerships for the Water Sector Executive Education, 2015
• Stanford University, Advanced Leadership Program for Asian-American Executives, 2015
• INSEAD, Innovators for Community Wellness Program, 2014
• INSEAD, Leading Successful Change Program, 2013
• Harvard University, National Preparedness Leadership Initiative Executive Program, 2011
• Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management Executive Program, 2011
• Griffith Insurance Education Foundation, Risk Management and Insurance studies, 2011
• US Army War College, Strategy Implementation Seminar, 2011
• University of California-Los Angeles, Health Care Executive Program, 2010
• University of Virginia, Emerging Political Leaders Program, 2010
• US Army War College, National Security Seminar, 2007
• University of Hawaii-Manoa, Masters of Business Administration (MBA), 2002
• University of Hawaii-Manoa, Masters of Social Work (MSW), 1996
• University of Hawaii-Manoa, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA), 1992
• Saint Louis High School

PROFESSIONAL
• Instructor in Business and Health Education, Hawaii Pacific University, 2008-Present
• Instructor in Social Work, Honolulu Community College, 2010-2014
• Lecturer in Family Resources, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Apprentice Program, 2009-2014
• Social Worker, Queens Medical Center, 2008-2014
• Clinical Director, Ho'okupono Program for Adolescent Treatment, 1998-2006
• Social Worker & Mental Health Specialist, Hawaii Department of Health, Queen's Medical Center, Child and Family Services, and Hale Kipa Inc., 1991-1998

COMMUNITY
• American Red Cross Volunteer
• FEMA Community Volunteer
• Civil Air Patrol Volunteer, Rank: Major
• Medical Reserves Corp Volunteer
• Hawaii Police Department Volunteer
• Hawaii Interagency Climate Adaptation Committee Member
• Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Task Force Member
• Hawaii Workforce Development Council Member
• Waipahu High School Academy of Natural Resources Advisory Board Member
• Leeward Lion's Club Member
• Waipahu Neighborhood Board Member, 1999-2004

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• September 2019 United Nations Institute for Training and Research Workshop on Negotiation Skills and Techniques
• October 2019 Humanitarian Assistance Response Training Certification
• 2016 Legislator of the Year - Hawaii Farm Bureau
• 2015 Advocate of the Year - BIA-Hawaii
• 2014 Legislative Advocacy Award - Hawaii Academy of Family Physicians
• 2014 Legislative Advocacy Award - Hawaii Civil Air Patrol
• 2012 State Representative of the Year Award - Healthcare Assn. of Hawaii
• 2012 Legislator of the Year Award - Hawaii Medical Association
• 2012 Distinguished Service Award - Hawaii Dietetic Association
• 2011 State Representative of the Year Award - Healthcare Assn. of Hawaii
• 2011 Legislator of the Year Award - Hawaii Psychiatric Medical Assn.
• 2010 Legislative Recognition Award - Honolulu Fire Department
• 2010 Legislator of the Year Award - Hawaii Dental Association
• 2009 Legislator of the Year Award - Hawaii Medical Association
• 2009 Legislative Appreciation Award - UH School of Nursing

Measures Introduced

	Title
HB3	RELATING TO HAWAIIAN MUSIC AND DANCE.
HB201 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB299	RELATING TO GRANTS.
HB300	RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
HB302	RELATING TO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS.
HB303 HD1	RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY.
HB304 HD2	RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB305 HD1	RELATING TO CROSSWALKS.
HB306	RELATING TO COUNTY LAND USE REQUIREMENTS.
HB307 SD1	RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB308	RELATING TO SHOPPING CARTS.
HB309 HD1	RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB310	RELATING TO ON-SITE EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES.
HB311	RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB312 HD1 SD2	RELATING TO CREATIVE MEDIA.
HB313	RELATING TO FUEL TAX FUNDS.
HB324 HD1	RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB325 HD1	RELATING TO DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
HB326 HD1	RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
HB327 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB377 HD1	RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB378 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO FILIPINO VETERANS BURIAL ASSISTANCE.
HB387 HD1	RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB402 HD1 SD2	RELATING TO INCREASING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS' PRO RATA SHARE OF PUBLIC LAND TRUST FUNDS.
HB423	RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH.
HB424	RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
HB425 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO WATER QUALITY MONITORING.
HB427	RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
HB439 HD2 SD1	RELATING TO LAND USE.
HB440	RELATING TO LAND USE.
HB441	RELATING TO MARINE RESOURCES.
HB442	RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
HB443	RELATING TO THE BUDGET.
HB444 HD1 SD1 CD1	RELATING TO ONSITE-NON-POTABLE WATER REUSE SYSTEMS.
HB445 HD1	RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR WATER REUSE.
HB446 HD1	RELATING TO FISHING.
HB447	RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
HB448 HD2	RELATING TO LAND RECORDATION.
HB449 HD1	RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.
HB450 HD1	RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL EMERGENCIES.
HB451 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO THE HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
HB452 HD1 SD1 CD1	RELATING TO PREFERENTIAL ELECTRICITY RATES FOR PROTECTED AGRICULTURE.
HB453 HD1	RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
HB454 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE.
HB455 HD1	RELATING TO THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION.
HB456 HD2 SD2 CD1	RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB457 HD1	RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
HB458 HD1	RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
HB521 HD1	RELATING TO OCULARISTS.
HB522	RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
HB523 HD1	RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB524 HD1	RELATING TO FIRE SPRINKLERS.
HB525	RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB526	RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB528	RELATING TO URBAN REDEVELOPMENT.
HB544	RELATING TO LIABILITY.
HB545	RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB548 HD2 SD1	RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
HB549 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB553	RELATING TO LITTER CONTROL.
HB554 HD1	RELATING TO EXPENSES OF NEIGHBOR ISLAND RESIDENT PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONERS.
HB556 HD1 SD2 CD1	RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
HB561 HD1	RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB562 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
HB564	RELATING TO THE STATE SHRIMP.
HB588 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB589 HD2 SD1	RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
HB590 HD1	RELATING TO THE WILDLIFE REVOLVING FUND.
HB591 HD1	RELATING TO WATERSHED AREAS.
HB592	RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB593 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO LAND USE.
HB594 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO AN APPROPRIATION FOR A KUNIA WELLS IV EXPLORATORY WELL.
HB595	RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY.
HB596	RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND DISPOSITIONS.
HB647	RELATING TO DIGITAL CONTENT BLOCKING CAPABILITIES.
HB648	RELATING TO UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES.
HB649 HD1	RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING SUBSIDIES.
HB650 HD1	RELATING TO TEACHER RETENTION.
HB651	RELATING TO THE HAWAII EDUCATOR LOAN PROGRAM.
HB652	RELATING TO TEACHERS.
HB702 HD1 SD2	RELATING TO SATELLITE NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGY.
HB756 HD1 SD1 CD1	RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB775	RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII MUSEUM OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY.
HB776 HD1	RELATING TO COMMERCIAL MARINE LICENSES.
HB777 HD1	RELATING TO RECORDATION TRANSACTION FEES.
HB778 HD1	RELATING TO FOOD SUSTAINABILITY.
HB779	RELATED TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
HB780	RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AS AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I.
HB795	RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
HB808 HD1 SD2 CD1	RELATING TO SHARK AND RAY PROTECTION.
HB853	RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
HB857 HD2 SD1	RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
HB858	RELATING TO CARGO INSPECTIONS.
HB859	RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.
HB886	RELATING TO SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
HB889 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS.
HB893 HD2 SD1	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS BUDGET.
HB894 HD2	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES LAND SURVEY BUDGET.
HB895 HD2 SD1	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM STATE BUDGET.
HB896 HD2 SD1	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES STATE BUDGET.
HB897 HD2 SD1	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB916	RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
HB1094 HD1	RELATING TO THE AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
HB1095 HD1	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
HB1096	RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB1097 HD1	RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB1098 HD1	RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB1107 HD1	RELATING TO GAMING.
HB1121 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO WATER SECURITY.
HB1122 HD1	RELATING TO LAND USE.
HB1123 HD1	RELATING TO FISHING.
HB1193 SD1	RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1261 HD1 SD1	RELATED TO JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
HB1277 HD1	RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
HB1325 HD2 SD1	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1326 HD2	RELATING TO WATER RIGHTS.
HB1327 HD2	RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB1328 HD1	RELATING TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITES.
HB1404 HD2	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM BUDGET.
HB1405 HD2 SD2	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES BUDGET.
HB1406 HD1	MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR IOLANI PALACE.
HB1407 HD2	RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB1410 HD1	RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1411	RELATING TO FAMILIES.
HB1460 HD1	RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE BOATING PROGRAM.
HB1464 HD2	RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1465 HD2	RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HB1483 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
HB1491	RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB1548 HD1 SD2 CD1	RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH.
HB1551 HD1	RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB1552 HD2 SD2 CD1	RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB1558 HD1 SD1 CD1	RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.
HB1559 HD1	RELATING TO THE KAKAAKO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
HB1592	RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
HB1593 HD1 SD1	RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
HB1594	RELATING TO LICENSED CRISIS RESIDENTIAL SHELTERS.
HCR28 HD1	ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO MEET AS A WORKING GROUP FOR SEXUAL-VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HCR39	REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO COMMISSION A MONUMENT TO PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.
HCR42	EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE RACETRACK OR RACE WAY PARK ON OAHU AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO FACILITATE AND APPROVE ITS DEVELOPMENT AT THE CITY PARK PROPERTY IDENTIFIED IN COUNCIL RESOLUTION 18-265.
HCR96	URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK WITH STATE IN DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE HOMELESS AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS IN WAIPAHU.
HCR97	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ENTER INTO ADDITIONAL CONTRACTS WITH PROVIDER AGENCIES TO OPEN ADDITIONAL HOMELESS SHELTERS IN WAIPAHU.
HCR98	URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ADD HANS L'ORANGE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK TO THE LIST OF SECURED PARKS ON OAHU.
HCR106	CONVENING THE HAWAII DAM SAFETY TASK FORCE.
HCR113 HD1 SD1	CONVENING THE MULTIPLE LANGUAGES EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION WORKING GROUP.
HCR171	REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO CONVENE A GLOBAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SUMMIT IN 2020.
HCR174	URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS THAT IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
HCR188	REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO COMPLETE THE 2017 INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT REVIEW OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES.
HCR189	URGING STATE AGENCIES TO WORK TOGETHER WITH STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING THE HONOLULU HARBOR USERS GROUP, TO ASSESS THE RISK TO HAWAII FROM AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES, ITS VECTORS, AND POSSIBLE METHODS OF MITIGATION, IN PREPARATION FOR 2022.
HCR214	URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY TO MAINTAIN THE ORIGINAL TIMELINE TO INTRODUCE HARRIET TUBMAN AND OTHER FEMALE AND CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS ONTO UNITED STATES CURRENCY BY 2020 TO CELEBRATE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE.
HCR232	APPROVING THE SELECTION OF GEORGE RYOICHI ARIYOSHI TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT.
HR33 HD1	ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO MEET AS A WORKING GROUP FOR SEXUAL-VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HR89	URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK WITH STATE IN DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE HOMELESS AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS IN WAIPAHU.
HR90	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ENTER INTO ADDITIONAL CONTRACTS WITH PROVIDER AGENCIES TO OPEN ADDITIONAL HOMELESS SHELTERS IN WAIPAHU.
HR91	URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ADD HANS L'ORANGE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK TO THE LIST OF SECURED PARKS ON OAHU.
HR100	CONVENING THE HAWAII DAM SAFETY TASK FORCE.
HR105 HD1	CONVENING THE MULTIPLE LANGUAGES EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION WORKING GROUP.
HR153	REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO CONVENE A GLOBAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SUMMIT IN 2020.
HR170	REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO COMPLETE THE 2017 INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT REVIEW OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES.
HR192	URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY TO MAINTAIN THE ORIGINAL TIMELINE TO INTRODUCE HARRIET TUBMAN AND OTHER FEMALE AND CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS ONTO UNITED STATES CURRENCY BY 2020 TO CELEBRATE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE.
HR223	CONGRATULATING THE SAINT LOUIS CRUSADERS ON WINNING THE 2018 DIVISION I-OPEN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Representative Ryan Yamane currently serves as the Chair of the Water and Land Committee. He previously chaired the House Committee on Transportation from 2013-2014, and the House Committee on Health from 2009-2012 while dually serving as the vice chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee. He also previously chaired the House Tourism and Culture Committee from 2006-2008. Representative Yamane has dedicated himself to public service as a social worker, instructor, and disaster volunteer for the State of Hawaii. Representative Yamane represents the 37th State House District and has served in the Hawaii House of Representatives since 2005. Representative Yamane and his wife, Jennifer, have two young sons, Daniel and Gavan.

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March 29, 2018

Rep. Yamane demonstrates heimlich maneuver in an emergency response

KHON 2 News asked Rep. Ryan Yamane to share his emergency response techniques that could possibly save a life if someone or yourself is choking. View Full Article

March 9, 2018

By 2020, Hawaii was supposed to be a much more sustainable place. What happened?

Rep. Yamane shares his thoughts on how the state struggles to meet its own sustainability goals and has largely ignored parts of its own plan over the last decade. View Full Article

February 26, 2018

Rep. Yamane sent to Florida in wake of mass shooting

The Hawaii Red Cross is sending a volunteer State Representative Ryan Yamane to provide comfort to those affected by the deadly mass shooting at a school in Florida. View Full Article

July 6, 2017

Bill saves Hawaii homeowners from losing billions of dollars in federal flood insurance coverage.

A crucial bill, shepherded through the Legislature by Rep. Yamane to keep Hawaii protected under the National Flood Insurance Program was signed by Governor David Ige.
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April 6, 2017

Changing Climate Threatens Hawaii's Water Supply

Hawaii's Civil Beat highlights Rep. Yamane's leadership as the House Water and Land Chair to protect and preserve Hawaii's precious water resources.
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April 5, 2017

Rep. Yamane's Broadband Legislation Pushes Hawaii's Internet Service into the Next Generation

The Honolulu Star Advertiser credits Rep. Ryan Yamane for his "efforts to keep Hawaii at the front of technology when we are all used to being left behind." HB 625, a bill Rep. Yamane introduced, and SB 1201, a bill Rep. Yamane tirelessly worked on, seek to transition Hawaii's Internet network and service to faster speeds and higher capacities by updating government broadband laws to provide Hawaii with new and improved 5G Internet service.
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February 28, 2017

Rep. Yamane Disputes Waiawa Prison Expansion and Privatization

Representing Central Oahu, including Waiawa, Rep. Yamane disapproves a bill which would expand and privatize the Waiawa Prison, and relocate the Halawa Prison inmate population to Waiawa. This bill was introduced without any Central Oahu community input or feedback, it would waive the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and would greatly affect the Central Oahu area by converting Waiawa Prison's status from a minimum security to a maximum security prison.

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February 28, 2017

Rep. Yamane Opposes Waiawa Prison Expansion

Rep. Ryan Yamane, representing Waipio Gentry, Waiawa, Waikele, and Mililani Town, is opposing a bill which would expand the Waiawa Prison and relocate the Halawa Prison inmate population to Waiawa. This bill was introduced without any Central Oahu community input or feedback, and would greatly affect the Central Oahu area by converting Waiawa Prison's status from a minimum security to a maximum security prison.

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October 27, 2016

Rep. Yamane Testifies Before US Senate Committee Field Hearing on Hawaii's Watershed

At the invitation of Hawaii's US Senator, Mazie Hirono, Rep. Yamane testified to the US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources' Field Hearing held in Honolulu, Hawaii earlier this month to bring Federal awareness to Hawaii's watershed management. As the Chair of the House Water and Land Committee, Rep. Yamane explained to the US Senate Committee, the strides Hawaii recently took this past Legislative Session to improve our water infrastructure and efforts in water conservation through the passage of the Legislature's comprehensive package of 14 water laws.

September 13, 2016

Rep. Yamane Presents IUCN's "Hawaii Commitments"

On behalf of the IUCN, Rep. Ryan Yamane recently announced the IUCN's Hawai'i Commitments as the outcomes document from the 2016 World Conservation Congress held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Every four years, each World Conservation Congress produces a statement that summarizes key issues, aspirations, new ideas or actions emerging from the many activities and deliberations.

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August 15, 2016

Rep. Yamane Responds to California Wildfires with American Red Cross

As a dedicated volunteer with the Hawaii American Red Cross Chapter, Rep. Ryan Yamane was activated to respond and provide disaster relief and mental health services to survivors of California wildfires.

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July 1, 2016

Saving Water For Hawaii's Future

Hawaii's Civil Beat highlights Rep. Yamane's leadership and collaboration with the State Legislature, expert employees, and community groups to prioritize 14 bills which passed this year to protect Hawaii's water resources and our access to them. View full article

March 4, 2016

With Hawaii as the Largest Illegal Ivory Market in the U.S., Rep. Yamane Leads the Ban of Wildlife Trafficking

A recent study of Hawaii's ivory market found that 89% of ivory items found for sale in Hawaii were of illegal origin. Following the recent state prohibitions of ivory sales in New York and California, Hawaii became the largest illegal ivory market within the United States in 2016. Partnering with national wildlife advocates including: the International Fund for Animal Welfare, National Resources Defense Council, Humane Society International, and the Wildlife Conservation Society, Rep. Ryan Yamane leads the initiative to ban all wildlife trafficking throughout the State of Hawaii. Click here for more information: http://www.kitv.com/story/31382292/wildlife-advocates-push-for-ivory-ban

November 10, 2015

Rep. Yamane on OC16 Government Official Spotlight

OC16 has prepared a series of profiles featuring Oahu's elected government officials. This video profile focusing on Representative Yamane was aired during coverage of Mililani High School Trojan football games.

June 29, 2015

Rep. Yamane Responds to Severe Dallas Flooding with American Red Cross

As a dedicated volunteer with the Hawaii American Red Cross Chapter, Rep. Ryan Yamane was recently activated to provide disaster relief and mental health services to the survivors of the severe flooding in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas.

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April 13, 2015

Keeping the Country, Country; Rep. Yamane Passes Turtle Bay Conservation Bill through Water and Land Committee

Water and Land Chair, Rep. Yamane successfully organized and passed legislation to protect and preserve the Turtle Bay Conservation Easement area as well as other agricultural lands found in Oahu's North Shore. Under this bill, 665 acres of the North Shore lands including Kawela Bay, will be protected from future development by Turtle Bay Resorts. With the same intent to preserve Oahu's pristine North Shore lands, the bill also requires a study and appraisal of certain North Shore Oahu agricultural lands currently for sale.View full article

April 13, 2015

Rep. Yamane Honors Hokule`a on their 40th Anniversary

Rep. Yamane, as the Chair of the Water and Land Committee, honored the original crew of the 1976 Hokule`a voyage. Hokule`a, Hawaii's iconic canoe, named "star of gladness," is celebrating her landmark 40th anniversary of her first launch in 1975. Since her original voyage in 1976 from Hawaii to Tahiti, Hokule`a and her crew members have brought together hundreds of thousands of people throughout the Pacific. Now, 40 years later, Hokule`a continues to connect stories of hope throughout the "Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage", a worldwide voyage the Hokule`a recently embarked upon.View full article

November 9, 2014

Rep. Yamane Pushes to Keep Hawaii's Heroes and Save our Central Oahu Communities

In response to the U.S. Army's proposed force reduction of the soldiers stationed at the Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter Bases, Rep. Yamane has joined the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii with an organization to "Keep Hawaii's Heroes" to advocate and build community level awareness against this devastating Army downsizing proposal in our communities.View full article

August 19, 2014

Albizia Trees, a Menace to Public Access and Public Safety

After the recent devastation brought on by Hurricane Ana to the County of Hawaii, Rep. Yamane identifies that the infamous Albizia trees are in fact, found throughout the State of Hawaii- not just in the Big Island's Puna District. Albizia trees plague Central Oahu and line the H-2 Freeway, which Rep. Yamane raises his concern that these trees pose a serious problem to motorists statewide. View full article

June 19, 2014

Rep. Yamane Brings Long Awaited Kamehameha Highway Resurfacing Project to Mililani and Waipio Gentry

Representative Yamane is very pleased that the State Department of Transportation will begin the $13.3 Million resurfacing project of Kamehameha Highway, which he has championed for the past four years.

Kamehameha Highway has been in major disrepair over the past few years, and the simple covering of potholes and a repaving will not improve the highway. This project will completely resurface the highway from Ka Uka Boulevard in Waipio Gentry, through Mililani and finish in Waihau Street in the Melemanu/Waipio Acres area. As the Chair of the House Transportation Committee, Representative Yamane advocated for this project's $13 Million funding and personally pushed for the Department of Transportation to begin this project.

This large project will begin Monday, June 23rd as is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2016. Click here for project description

April 25, 2013

Protecting Hawaii's Consumers, Rep. Yamane Offers Ban on Parking Boot

As the new House Transportation Chair, Rep. Ryan Yamane discovered many ambiguities, irregularities, and a lack of regulation related to current Hawaii car booting practices. In an effort to clarify this parking enforcement ambiguity for Hawaii's drivers and working with the Hawaii State Senate, Rep. Yamane voted to ban the practice of car booting in the State of Hawaii. He explains this problem and the Legislature's proposal to assist Hawaii's drivers to Hawaii News Now. View full article

April 12, 2013

Transportation Chair Yamane Draws Crowd at Mililani Town Hall to Discuss Traffic Issues

In his new role as the House Transportation Chair, Rep. Ryan Yamane spearheaded traffic and transportations issues affecting Mililani Town by collaborating with State and City Transportation and Planning officials and Mililani's Senators Kidani and Dela Cruz. A strong turnout of over 100 Mililani residents came to speak one-on-one with State and City officials about upcoming transportation and traffic mitigation projects for the area. Heightened community interest of Rep. Yamane's Mililani Traffic Town Hall prompted KHON-2 news to report the event. View full article

February 4, 2013

Rep. Yamane Promoting Methods to Attract Doctors to Work in Hawaii

Pacific Business News covered Representative Yamane's in depth work with Hawaii's John A. Burns School of Medicine for alternative methods to recruit more doctors to practice in Hawaii. View full article

August 8, 2012

Rep. Yamane Fights for Necessary Lighting in Waipio and Mililani

After six years without the proper lighting along the H-2 Freeway, spanning from Waipahu to Wahiawa, Rep. Ryan Yamane shares with Hawaii News Now the importance of the $2.5 Million DOT Freeway Lighting project to ensure the safety of Central Oahu drivers. View full article

August 8, 2012

Queen's Medical Center Proposes to Buy West Oahu Hospital

Rep. Ryan Yamane shares with KITV 4 News the benefits of reopening Hawaii's West Oahu hospital and explains the needed medical services for West Oahu, Central Oahu, and Leeward residents. View full article

July 11, 2012

Rep. Yamane's Law on Sky Lanterns Makes National Headlines

Rep. Yamane's new Law banning the use of sky lanterns, also known as "aerial luminaries", in Hawaii made headlines in The Wall Street Journal showcasing Hawaii as a leading state in fire safety throughout the country.View full article

February 10, 2012

Rep. Yamane's bill becomes the First Law for 2012

We are truly saving lives with the passage of HB 608 as the first law of 2012. KHON 2 News reports on Rep. Yamane's law highlighting that it will fund to reinstate a new organ transplant center for the State of Hawaii. Currently there are 424 people in the State of Hawaii who are on the organ donation waiting list, 396 of those patients in Hawaii need a kidney donation. View full article

February 5, 2012

Hope Renewed

Hawaii News Now called the first law of the 2012 as legislation renewing hope for hundreds of patients in Hawaii who are on the list for an organ transplant. Rep. Yamane's bill, House Bill 608, revives the state's only organ transplant program by providing funding to the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii and the Queen's Medical Center to provide organ transplantation.View full article

February 4, 2012

Rep. Yamane's Legislation "Revives Hope"

Rep. Yamane's personal legislation, House Bill 608, was signed into law on Saturday, February 4th as the first law of the 2012 Legislative Session. The new law reinstates Hawaii's Organ Transplant program which was lost during the closure of Hawaii Medical Center in December 2011. KITV 4 News reported the passage of this legislation as the "revival of hope" for Hawaii's kidney and organ transplant patients to receive the proper care in our home state. View full article

January 30, 2012

National Football League supports Rep. Yamane's bill to create Concussion Management program

Following many major concussion injuries to our local athletes over the past year, Rep. Yamane introduced HB 2273 to address and create guidelines for education, awareness and a concussion management program within the State of Hawaii. On January 27th, the National Football League testified in support of Rep. Yamane's legislation calling the bill important legislation to protect youth athletes in Hawaii. View full article

January 30, 2012

Rep. Yamane's Bill Revives Statewide Organ Transplant Program

During the opening week of the Legislature Rep. Yamane and House and Senate Co-Chairs finalized on the funding of his legislation introduced in 2011 to revive and stabilize Hawaii's statewide organ transplant program. The Honolulu Star Advertiser covered this major piece of legislation and its passage on January 23, 2012. View full article

January 17, 2012

Rep. Yamane Authors Legislation to Keep Hawaii Hospitals Open

Following the recent closing the the Hawaii Medical Center hospital system, Representative Yamane proposed legislation to increase cash flow to support Hawaii's hospitals and health care system. On January 15, 2012, the Honolulu Star Advertiser covered his 6 bills and legislative priorities in health care for the coming 2012 Legislative Session. View full article

January 9, 2012

Rep. Yamane Reacts to Closure of West Oahu Hospital

KITV 4 News interviewed Rep. Ryan Yamane on December 28, 2011 on ways to support and stabilize health care in the West and Central Oahu as the Hawaii Medical Center-West facility shuts down. View full article

January 9, 2012

Rep. Yamane's Legislation can Restore Hawaii's only Organ Transplant Program

On Christmas Day 2011, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser covered Rep. Ryan Yamane's 2011 legislation which could have funded the continuation of an organ transplant center while Hawaii's only organ transplant center closed through the Hawaii Medical Center's bankruptcy. House Bill 608 will alleviate concerns of the organ transplant center's closure by providing funding to restore Hawaii's organ transplantation.View full article

November 15, 2011

Rep. Yamane Considers Ambulance Contingency Plans to serve West Oahu

KITV 4 News recently interviewed Rep. Ryan Yamane for a story on November 9, 2011 regarding the financial future of the Hawaii Medical Center East and West hospitals and legislative action the Chair will discuss at a November 10, 2011 House Health Committee Hearing to support public health and emergency care for the people of the West and Central O'ahu area. View full article

April 1, 2011

Mililani Legislators Rally with Governor to Fund Kupuna Care and Support AARP"

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser covered AARP's Rally for the Legislature and State to continue funding Kupuna Care Services in Hawaii. On hand to assist in raising awareness to support our Kupuna were Governor Abercrombie, Rep. Ryan Yamane, Rep. Marilyn Lee, and Sen. Kidani; all representing Mililani and Waipio, while loading bags of rice for the benefit of the seniors who use Lanakila Meals on Wheels to reduce our Kupuna from going hungry. View full article

March 29, 2011

Rep. Yamane Commends the Department of Health for their Quick Response to Dengue Fever Cases

Upon the recent news of four local Dengue fever cases developing in the Pearl City area, Rep. Yamane was interviewed on KHON 2 news commending the Department of Health for their quick response to the Dengue Fever cases and isolating these cases to only four throughout our State's population 1.4 Million people. View full article

March 16, 2011

Rep. Yamane Concerned about Arsenic Contamination near Kauai Homes

KHON 2 News recently aired a story on March 10, 2011 about high levels of Arsenic contamination discovered by the Department of Health in Kaua'i when taking soil samples dating back to the 1920s of the former Kilauea sugar mill. Rep. Ryan Yamane weighs in on the overall health and safety hazards of this discovery for the House Health Committee. View full article

February 10, 2011

Rep. Yamane recognizing Hawaii's future doctors

Today, Rep. Yamane discussed funding to the University of Hawaii's Medical School dean and students while Chairing a Health Committee Hearing over legislation directing the John A. Burn School of Medicine's funding. The issue and Rep. Yamane's interview was later covered on KHON 2 News.View full article

October 29, 2010

Rep. Ryan Yamane Concerned About Booze-Packed Energy Drinks

KITV 4 recently aired a story on October 29, 2010 about a serious new energy drink with the street name of "knock out in a can" and "liquid cocaine" with an alarming 12% alcohol amount (equal to 4 cans of beer) inside. As these energy drinks are marketed as cheap, trendy, with enticing flavors, Rep. Ryan Yamane is concerned over the drinks' marketing and is considering legislation for the House Health Committee to make sure that drinks like Four Loko are not being marketed specifically to under-age drinkers and will consider the danger of the drinks' high alcohol content. View full article

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