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House District 28
Sand Island, Iwilei, Chinatown

Room: 438
Phone: 808-586-6180
Fax: 808-586-6189
repholt@capitol.hawaii.gov

Representative Daniel Holt is dedicated to making the community, where he was born and raised, as well as the entire State of Hawai'i, a better place to live for all its residents. He is privileged to represent House District 28, which encompasses Palama, Sand Island, Iwilei, and Chinatown and currently serves as the Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development.

Representative Holt is also a member of the House Committees on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs and the Committee on Tourism. Since Representative Holt’s first term as a legislator, he has taken a strong stance against crime and continues to advocate for increased funding for social services who assist our most vulnerable populations. Now in his fourth term as an elected official, he continues to be committed to fighting for safer communities for the people of Hawai'i and advocate for Native Hawaiians as Co-Chair of the Native Hawaiian Caucus.

Daniel is a graduate of the Kapālama Campus of Kamehameha Schools and later furthered his education at the University of the Pacific where he earned a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration.

The Holt 'Ohana has been deeply rooted in the Kalihi-Palama community for three generations. His father is former Hawai'i State Legislator Milton Holt, who represented Kapālama, Kalihi, 'Alewa Heights, and Chinatown as both a Representative and Senator between 1978 to 1996. Representative Daniel Holt is a member of the Kalihi-Palama Hawaiian Civic Club and formerly served as the Chairman of the Kalihi - Palama Neighborhood Board.

After returning home from college, Daniel worked at Horizon Lines (now PASHA) for a couple of years before beginning his journey at the legislature. Representative Holt held many positions in the legislature including bills researcher for the Senate Ways and Means Committee, legislative aide to late Senator Gilbert Kahele, committee clerk the Senate Special Committee on Accountability, legislative director in the Senate President's office and in 2014, he was appointed by the Hawai'i State Senate to serve as the Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms. These prior experiences give Daniel a unique perspective on the legislative process which allows him to serve his constituents more effectively and efficiently.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (Present/Prior):
• Palama Settlement – Outreach Coordinator
• Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board No. 15 - Chairman
• King Kamehameha Hawaiian Civic Club - Member/Board of Director
• Kalihi-Palama Hawaiian Civic Club - Member
• Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce - Member
• Pa'i Foundation - Volunteer
• I9 Youth Sports - Referee
• District # 29 Chair - Democratic Party of Hawai'i

January 26, 2023

Over $1 billion was appropriated for Native Hawaiians last year. Now it needs to be used. (2023)

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January 10, 2023

Pair of Hawaii lawmakers push for poker and sports betting. (2023)

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May 4, 2022

Native Hawaiian caucus celebrates funding successes, big legislative wins. (2022)

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January 28, 2022

Native Hawaiian Caucus' 2022 legislative package includes regenerative tourism. (2022)

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May 7, 2021

Legislature provides $78 million for Native Hawaiian Caucus Priorities. (2021)

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April 1, 2019

The Public Land Trust issue is simply a matter of justice. (2019)

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March 1, 2019

The Hawai‘i State Legislature’s Native Hawaiian Caucus Co-Chairs, Senator Jarrett Keohokalole and Representative Daniel Holt, along with 43 of their colleagues, sponsored Hawaiian Caucus Week February 4-8. (2019)

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February 1, 2019

Legislators Host Hawaiian Caucus Week at the State Capitol. (2019)

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January 30, 2019

HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TO INCREASE OHA FUNDING

The House Committee on Water, Land & Hawaiian Affairs today passed out HB 402 which establishes $35 million as the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' pro rata share of the public land trust and transfers a lump sum of $139 million to OHA for underpayment of the public land trust funds.
The bill also requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide an annual accounting of receipts from lands described in section 5(f) of the Admissions Act and establishes a committee to recommend the annual amount of the income and proceeds from the public land trust that OHA will receive annually. Representative Daniel Holt (Kalihi, Pālama, Iwilei, Chinatown), co-chair of the Hawaiian Caucus, issued the following statement: “This is a matter of fairness and our ability as a governing body to 'auamo kuleana (the responsibility we carry on our shoulders), this measure brings equity to decades long discussions and debates,” said Rep. Holt. The bill now moves to the Finance Committee. View news release here

Jun 5, 2018

End of the Session Legislative Review

The 29th Legislature is done. We have had a very productive session, moving our community forward - - $570 million for affordable rentals, $30 million for Ohana Zones, UH promise program, law enforcement standards, and over $64.3 million for capital improvement projects for District 29 - - a body of work that I am proud to stand behind.

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March 8, 2018

Representative Holt's Tax Bill Moves to Senate

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March 2, 2018

10th Annual 'Art at the Capitol' Event Set for April 6

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March 1, 2018

Representative Holt Seeks Increased Police Presence in Chinatown

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February 8, 2018

Kalihi Lawmaker Introduces Bills on Voter Registration, Rental Tax Credits, and Resolution on Police Presence in Chinatown.

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January 26, 2017

News Release - For immediate release : Honolulu, Hawaii - State Representative Daniel Holt (Kalihi, Palama, Iwilei, Chinatown) has introduced eleven bills for the 2017 Legislative Session, including measures on community-based policing and payday lending.

HAWAII HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
News Release - For immediate release
January 26, 2017

Contact: Daniel Holt 808-586-6180
repholt@capitol.hawaii.gov
Media Contact: Carolyn Tanaka 808-586-6133, 808-381-7752
tanaka@capitol.hawaii.gov

FRESHMAN KALIHI LAWMAKER SEEKS EXPANDED COMMUNITY-BASED POLICING, FAIRER PAYDAY LOAN RATES,
Rep. Holt introduces his eleven bills for the 2017 Legislative Session

Honolulu, Hawaii - State Representative Daniel Holt (Kalihi, Palama, Iwilei, Chinatown) has introduced eleven bills for the 2017 Legislative Session, including measures on community-based policing and payday lending.
HB 653 which appropriates funds to maintain and expand the Weed and Seed program, a U.S. Department of Justice initiative that involves city, state and federal law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and residents to reclaim, restore, and rebuild communities by "weeding" out the criminal element, then "seeding" the community with the appropriate services.
"The Weed and Seed strategy first started in the Kalihi-Palama/Chinatown area in the early 90's and has proven to be very successful in the community," said Holt. "Throughout the years, it expanded to Wahiawa, Waipahu, 'Ewa Beach, and Wai'anae. Crime rates, drug abuse, and gang activity has gone down tremendously since then and I want to make sure that this program continues to get funding so we can continue to keep our communities safe and expand it to other areas that need it as well," Holt said.
Rep. Holt also introduced HB 380 reduces the maximum fee a check casher or payday lender may charge for deferring the deposit of a check from 15 percent to 7 percent of the face value of the check.
"Payday lending provides short-term, unsecured loans to the most vulnerable populations of our community and while it may seem to ease a hardship for the short-term, taking on these loans will create a further hardship on their financial situation. There is a disproportionate number of payday lending locations in my district and I am looking to protect our constituents from these excessively high fees," said Holt.
Holt also introduced bills regarding contractor licensing, workers' compensation, and government accountability. To see the complete list of Representative Holt's bills, go to https://goo.gl/vhxL8s.

SCHOOLS
Likelike Elementary School
Princess Victoria Ka‘iulani Elementary School
Lanakila Elementary School
Kauluwela Elementary School
Princess Ruth Ke‘elikōlani Middle School

2025 Committee Member of

2025 Allowance Report

Expenditure Report

Measures Introduced in 2025

Measure and Title
HB69 RELATING TO A COMPENSATORY TIME CASH-OUT PILOT PROGRAM.
HB86 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB89 HD3 RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
HB221 RELATING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION.
HB224 HD1 RELATING TO PROPERTY RIGHTS.
HB225 HD1 RELATING TO SQUATTING.
HB238 HD1 RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
HB249 HD1 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB299 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
HB324 HD1 RELATING TO BABY BONDS.
HB332 HD1 RELATING TO RECYCLING.
HB348 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
HB424 HD2 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB425 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB428 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
HB429 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB432 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HB433 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB435 HD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
HB464 HD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB466 HD1 RELATING TO EVICTIONS.
HB472 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
HB473 RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
HB475 RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES.
HB476 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS TAX.
HB479 RELATING TO THE TIP CREDIT.
HB497 HD2 RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.
HB498 HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES.
HB501 HD2 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB507 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB539 RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
HB560 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
HB576 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 201H, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
HB577 HD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB578 RELATING TO LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS.
HB579 RELATING TO LIQUOR.
HB580 RELATING TO DANGEROUS DRUGS.
HB581 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB603 HD1 RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN BUSINESS MARKETING.
HB604 HD1 RELATING TO TAX REVENUES.
HB605 RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
HB606 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS.
HB619 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB620 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB621 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB626 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB627 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB629 HD1 RELATING TO THERAPY SERVICES.
HB635 RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB640 HD3 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
HB646 HD1 RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME.
HB669 RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
HB701 HD3 SD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB716 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB740 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB743 HD1 RELATING TO FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY.
HB753 HD1 RELATING TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES TAX CREDIT.
HB754 HD2 RELATING TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
HB773 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB780 RELATING TO DESALINATION.
HB789 RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
HB815 HD1 RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
HB826 HD2 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB840 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ATHLETICS.
HB843 HD1 RELATING TO THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESILIENCE.
HB851 RELATING TO SELF DEFENSE.
HB870 RELATING TO MEDICAID.
HB877 HD1 RELATING TO ENCAMPMENTS.
HB917 RELATING TO SENTENCING.
HB918 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO LABELING.
HB919 RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
HB920 RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
HB921 RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB935 RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
HB942 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB963 HD2 RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
HB966 HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
HB967 HD1 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
HB968 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB980 HD1 RELATING TO ANIMALS.
HB1177 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1184 HD1 RELATING TO CONTROLLED-ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE.
HB1239 HD1 RELATING TO INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL.
HB1242 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION EDUCATION.
HB1246 HD1 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB1279 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1283 HD2 RELATING TO FAMILY.
HB1307 HD2 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1308 HD3 SD2 RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
HB1309 RELATING TO LAND TRANSFERS.
HB1343 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1351 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.
HB1352 HD1 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB1353 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1358 HD3 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST WORKING GROUP.
HB1362 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1380 RELATING TO ARBORISTS.
HB1388 HD1 RELATING TO RETIRANTS.
HB1389 HD1 RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
HB1392 RELATING TO CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES.
HB1405 HD1 RELATING TO PERMITS.
HB1407 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
HB1408 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Hawai'i State Legislature

Representative Daniel Holt (D)