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Rep. Daniel Holt of Oʻahu resigns following appointment to Executive Branch
Rep. Daniel Holt (D-28, Sand Island, Iwilei, Chinatown) today announced that he will not seek another term in the State House, with his final day in office set for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. This decision comes after Governor Josh Green appointed Holt as Special Assistant to the Chair of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
DHHL to lead ʻKūhiō Kākouʻ unity rally
The Department of Hawaiian Homes Lands will lead a public rally on Tuesday, March 25, to honor Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, recognize legislative efforts aimed at decreasing DHHL’s waitlist, and promote support for proposed legislation.
Bill to limit state and local cooperation with federal deportations advances in committee
The House Committee on Economic Development & Technology unanimously advanced House Bill 22, which would allow state and county law enforcement agencies to defy federal government efforts to enforce President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants.
Native Hawaiian Caucus announces its priority bills for this year’s lawmaking session
Members of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Native Hawaiian Affairs Caucus presented their 2025 Legislative Package, with four priority bills aimed at representing and advocating for the needs of the Native Hawaiian community.
Working group proposed to study squatting on private property
State lawmakers want a working group to study the problem of people unlawfully occupying private property without the owner’s consent.
Housing bills vie for state lawmakers’ attention
With a bill introduction deadline looming on Thursday, state lawmakers already have nearly 150 measures to consider as ways to address Hawaii’s dire housing shortage, a problem even more acute on Maui after the August 2023 wildfires destroyed thousands of homes.
House Interim Jobs & Business Working Group meeting today
Speaker Scott K. Saiki established interim House working groups charged with evaluating specific topics related to the Lahaina wildfire and making recommendations for appropriate legislative action. Todayʻs meeting starts at 2 p.m., and is available via video conference.
House committees pass measure to provide broad tax relief to Hawaiʻi residents
The measure would double the standard deduction for individual filers from $2,200 to $5,000, and double the personal exemption from $1,144 to $2,288. Additionally, Hawaiʻi’s renters would see relief through increased tax credits.
Hawaiʻi lawmakers to consider Sports Gaming Bill
At the legislature today, Representative John Mizuno will introduce his Sports Gaming Bill, which aims to open Oʻahu’s first single, stand-alone sports book and card room with a 10-year license.
Historic $1 Billion secured for Native Hawaiian projects and initiatives
The Native Hawaiian Legislative Caucus’ priorities included addressing the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands waitlist, settling the Kalima Case, and planning the Mauna Kea Stewardship and oversight authority.
Native Hawaiian Caucus’ 2022 legislative package includes regenerative tourism
The Native Hawaiian Affairs Caucus in the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives recently announced their legislative package for the 2022 session which includes measures for regenerative tourism, managing native ecosystems, and museum renovations.
Legislature Provides $78 Million for Native Hawaiian Caucus Priorities
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature appropriated over $78 million in funding to projects and initiatives that were prioritized by the Legislative Native Hawaiian Affairs Caucus. The funding was appropriated after the legislative session that adjourned on April 29.
