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House District 12
Portion of Keāhua, Hāli‘imaile, Pukalani, Makawao, Pūlehu, Waiakoa, Kula, Kēōkea, ‘Ulupalakua

Room: 422
Phone: 808-586-6330
Fax: 808-586-6331
repyamashita@capitol.hawaii.gov

Kyle Yamashita was born in Pukalani, HI. He attended Leeward Community College. Yamashita's career experience includes owning and operating a small business. He has been a member of the Parent Teacher Student Association at King Kekaulike High School and a scoutmaster for Pukalani Troop 75. He was elected to the Hawaii State House of Representatives in 2004. Representative Yamashita has served the residents of House District 12 [Pukalani, Makawao, Olinda, Pulehu, Kula, Ulupalakua] since his election in 2004. Recently, Sprecklesville has been added to House District 12 in the 2012 Reapportionment.

During his time in office, Hawaii faced its most serious economic crisis in recent history. Representative Yamashita was able to assist in crafting a balanced State budget without raising the general excise tax, and more important for Maui residents, without taking away Maui's portion of the state hotel room tax. As Chair of the Finance Committee, he continues to be committed to economic growth, especially by balancing the needs of business and labor.

Chair of House Finance Committee, 2022 - Present

• Small Business Person
• King Kekaulike High School PTSA, 2001-Present, Member
• Kalama Intermediate School PTSA, 1998-2001, 2004-2007, Member
• Pukalani Elementary School PTA, 1992-2004, Member
• Pukalani Troop 75, 1998-2007, Scoutmaster
• Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui, 2002-2006, Member

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2026 Committee Member of

Measures Introduced in 2026

Measure and Title
HB202 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND.
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.
HB791 RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
HB792 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
HB793 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
HB797 RELATING TO THE CIGARETTE TAX AND TOBACCO TAX LAW.
HB798 HD2 RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
HB801 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB802 RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
HB803 RELATING TO STATE PROGRAMS.
HB804 RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
HB805 RELATING TO THE STATE FINANCES.
HB1174 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT UNDER PROTEST LAWSUITS.
HB1295 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY.
HB1297 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB1299 RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
HB1368 RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
HB1371 RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
HB1372 HD1 RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
HB1373 RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
HB1374 RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
HB1494 HD3 SD1 RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES.
HB1813 HD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1843 RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
HB1926 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO RED HILL.
HB1959 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
HB1960 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
HB1962 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO FAMILY.
HB1963 HD2 RELATING TO IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.
HB1973 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1975 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
HB1976 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
HB2342 RELATING TO LIQUOR.
HB2343 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO VETERANS.
HB2344 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.
HB2345 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.
HB2346 RELATING TO CASH TRANSACTION ROUNDING.
HB2429 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE EVALUATION.
HB2430 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
HB2490 HD2 RELATING TO COASTAL RESILIENCE.
HB2532 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN FLAG.
HB2597 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB2598 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB2599 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO AQUATIC PROTECTION.
HCR6 AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.
HCR7 URGING THE COUNTIES TO INITIATE A FREEZE ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER TO CREATE A MORE SECURE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE IMPACTED POPULATION.
HCR8 URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OLDER ADULT OR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION.
HCR36 ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF OKAYAMA, JAPAN.
HCR66 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF STATE AND COUNTY TAX STRUCTURES AND PROGRAMS ON THE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
HR5 AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.
HR6 URGING THE COUNTIES TO INITIATE A FREEZE ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER TO CREATE A MORE SECURE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE IMPACTED POPULATION.
HR7 URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OLDER ADULT OR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION.
HR60 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF STATE AND COUNTY TAX STRUCTURES AND PROGRAMS ON THE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
HR208 COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE CANDIDATES AND DISTINGUISHED FINALISTS FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HAWAIʻI 2026 YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARDS.

Hawai'i State Legislature

Representative Kyle T. Yamashita (D)

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