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State House announces new leadership team, first female House speaker in Hawaiʻi history
With strong support from a majority of members of the state House of Representatives, Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura assumed the role of speaker of the House effective Nov. 6, 2024, making history as the first woman to hold this position in the state of Hawaiʻi.
Rep. McKelvey Co-Introduced Bills Addressing Affordable Housing, Environment Protection & Special Ed Scholarships for Senate Consideration
Rep. Angus McKelvey, who serves the West Maui district, has co-introduced several of the 310 bills that the Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives recently has transmitted to the Senate for consideration.
House Bill To Provide Relief to Struggling Hawaiʻi Businesses Moves Forward in State Legislature
The Hawai‘i State House of Representatives unanimously passed on its third reading House Bill 1278 HD1 and sent the bill, which provides relief to businesses, to the Senate for consideration and action.
House Approves Committee to Combat Economic Impacts of COVID-19
Resolution creates select committee to prepare for economic impacts of virus.
Senate Passes Medical-Aid-in-Dying Measure
Measure reduces waiting time for terminally ill patients seeking death with dignity, and allows Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to participate as providers.
Access to Learning Bill Moves Forward in The House
Landmark measure is part of joint legislative package aimed at supporting working families.
Environmental Caucus Tackles Climate Change, Clean Energy
Members of the caucus say they will will build on legislation passed in recent years that “has made Hawaiʻi a leader in environmental policy.”
State House of Representatives Hiring for 200 Temporary Positions
The House of Representatives is accepting job applications for the 2019 Legislative Session. About 200 positions are available for individual lawmakersʻ offices and support agencies. The House said they welcome a diverse group of applicants from recently graduated college students to retirees who want to learn more about the legislative process, public service, and administration. […]