Photo of Jarrett Keohokalole

Senate District 24
Kāne‘ohe, Kailua
Room: 205
Phone: 808-587-7215
Fax: 808-587-7220
[email protected]

Senator Jarrett Keohokalole is a proud seventh-generation resident of the 24th Senate District, including Kāne‘ohe and Kailua.

He serves on the Senate Leadership team as an Assistant Majority Whip. He is the Chair of the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee (CPN), which is responsible for business regulation, including insurance, banking, telecommunications, public utilities, licensing, and consumer protection.

He also serves as a member of the Hawaiian Affairs (HWN) and Transportation, Culture and the Arts Committees (TCA), and is the Co-Chair of the Native Hawaiian Caucus.

Sen. Keohokalole received a B.A. from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa and a law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii. He is married to his wife Ku‘ulani and, together, they have three children.
Hawai‘i State Senate
 1. Assistant Majority Whip (2021-present)
 2. Chair, Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection (2022-present)
 3. Chair, Committee on Health (2020-2022)
 4. Co-Chair, Native Hawaiian Caucus (2018-present)
 5. Member, ETS Information Technology Steering Committee
 6. Member, Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 (2020-2022)
 7. Majority Floor Leader (2018-2021)
 8. Chair, Committee on Technology (2018-2020)

Hawai‘i House of Representatives
 1. Majority Policy Leader (2017-2018)
 2. Vice-Chair, Committee on Economic Development (2016-2018)
 3. Vice-Chair, Committee on Labor and Public Employment (2014-2016)

Awards
 1. 2021 Healthcare Association of Hawaii Senator of the Year Award
 2. 2021 Hawaii Dental Association Legislator of the Year
 3. 2019 People & Hui of the Year Kaneohe Neighborhood Board Award
 4. 2017 Startup Paradise Champion of the Year

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Upcoming: Kalaheo High School Blood Drive


The Blood Bank of Hawaii is hosting a blood drive at the Kalaheo High School Library on Tuesday, April 22nd from 8:00 AM to 2:00PM. Participation is highly encouraged and appreciated, as the demand for blood in Hawaii hospitals is currently exceeding the amount of donations. To schedule and appointment, call (808) 848-4770, scan the QR code, or visit bbh.org.



Friday, April 4, 2025

Upcoming: HI-5 Donation Drive


The Castle High School Class of 2026 will be hosting a HI-5 Donation Drive on Saturday, April 26th from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the Castle High School Auditorium parking lot. Bring recyclable items like bottles and cans!



Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Registration Open: AYSO EPIC Program


Registration is open for the 2025 AYSO EPIC Program for the Kailua-Waimanalo Region 100! For more information including FAQs and the program goals and objectives, visit their website: https://www.ayso100.org/Default.aspx?tabid=865433



Friday, March 21, 2025

A Spectacular 3-Day Floral Extravaganza


Don’t miss the Windward Orchid Society Show from today, March 21, through Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School Cafeteria, 46-155 Kamehameha Highway. Doors are open from 10 AM to 5 PM on Friday and Saturday and from 10 AM to 3 PM on Sunday.



Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Open Now: Fall Early Bird Registration


Register early for Kaneohe AYSO Region 113's Fall 2025 Season now through March 31, 2025! Don't miss your chance to sign up for AYSO soccer and be part of the action! For more information, visit their website at: https://www.ayso113.org/



Friday, March 14, 2025

Upcoming: Community Service Day


Castle High School's Class of 2026 is hosting their Community Service Day at Luluku Farm (Ho'omaluhia) on Saturday, March 29th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Volunteers under 18 are encouraged to join in supporting the Class of 2026 while promoting sustainable practices and positively impacting the community! Scan the QR code above to sign up.



Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Apply Now: Heʻeia Loko Iʻa Internship


Applications for this summer internship at Heʻeia Fishpond are due this Friday, March 14th! For more information and to access the online application, visit their website at: https://paepaeoheeia.org/internship2025/?mc_cid=16d1d372ca



Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Upcoming: HI-5 Donation Drive


Castle High School will be hosting a HI-5 Donation Drive student fundraiser on Saturday, March 22nd from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the Castle High School Auditorium parking lot. Bring recyclable items like bottles and cans!



Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Sign-Ups Open: Constituent Field Trip


Sign-ups are now open for my office's constituent field trip to the Hawaii State Capitol! There are only 20 spots available that will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Scan the QR code to sign up with our Google Form.



Friday, February 28, 2025

Upcoming: Community Garage Sale


The Families and Friends of Castle High School are hosting a Garage Sale on Saturday, March 8th from 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM at the Castle High School Cafeteria.



Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Paid State Internship


The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR), Workforce Development Division (WDD) is now accepting applications for this paid internship. You can apply via email or telephone, or online by scanning the QR code above or by visiting labor.hawaii.gov/wdd



Friday, February 21, 2025

Upcoming: Graffiti Paint-Out and Community Clean-Up Event


Malama 96744 is hosting a Graffiti Paint-Out and Community Clean up on Saturday, April 12th from 8 am to 12 pm at Kaneohe District Park. Sign up using the QR or by visiting bit.ly/Apr2025-Malama.



Thursday, February 20, 2025

Upcoming: Teen Nite Glow Party


The Windward Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii is hosting Teen Nite this Friday, February 21st. Call 808-263-0555 to RSVP quickly, as there are only 50 spots available.



Tuesday, February 11, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Constituent Field Trip


My office is planning a constituent field trip to the Hawaii State Capitol on Tuesday, March 18th from 9 AM to 1 PM. I invite you to join us and participate in the planned activities for the day. Sign-ups will open on Monday, March 3rd, so make sure to save the date and check your email!



Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Upcoming: Coffee With A Cop


The Honolulu Police Department is hosting Coffee With A Cop on February 7th from 9AM to 11AM at Enchanted Lakes Starbucks. For more information, call Officer Jimmy Vannasing at 723-8878.



Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Safety Around Electric Utility Poles & Power Lines

The state of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Division of Consumer Advocacy (DCA), is urging residents to take appropriate action in case of emergencies involving downed power lines or sparking near electric utility poles. Here are some of their safety tips.



Tuesday, January 21, 2025

UPCOMING: Castle High School Blood Drive


Castle High School is hosting a blood drive on Monday, January 27, from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Call the phone number or scan the QR code above to schedule a donation appointment.



Friday, January 10, 2025

You're Invited to the 2025 Legislative Opening Day


Please join me in my office in Room 205 after the session ends



Friday, November 8, 2024

CPN-PSM-EET Informational Briefing on HECO's Wildfire Risk Plan

On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Senate Committees on Commerce and Consumer Protection, Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs, and Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism held an informational briefing to receive an update from Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) regarding their Wildfire Mitigation Plan, which was ordered by the Public Utilities Commission on September 13, 2024, and is due on January 10, 2025.

HECO highlighted two initiatives during their presentation:

 •  High-resolution video cameras equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) for early wildfire detection. AI cameras provide real-time video feeds, which are available to the public. To view the live camera feeds, visit: https://alertwest.live/cameras
   
 •  Weather stations in wildfire-prone areas to monitor critical environmental conditions, including wind, temperature, and humidity. This network, designed to improve predictions and responses to fire weather, can be viewed here: https://mesowest.utah.edu/cgi-bin/droman/mesomap.cgi?state=HI&rawsflag=3

Hearing Notice
Presentation Materials
Live Stream



Tuesday, October 1, 2024

REGISTER NOW: Malama 96744 Graffiti Paint-Out and Clean Up


Caring for our Community!



Friday, June 28, 2024

Kailua Talk Story


Sign up for the Kailua Talkstory event to talk to me and other elected officials on Saturday, June 29 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM at Kailua Intermediate School.

Scan the QR code on the flier or click the link to sign up.

REGISTER HERE



Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Sign up for the State Capitol Field Trip


Sign up for the constituent State Capitol field trip on Tuesday, March 19 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Bus pickup will be at 8:30 AM in the Lauhala parking lot. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Scan the QR code on the flier or click the link to sign up. There are a limited amount of spots available!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/FKLBAKkNeru8sHpLA



Thursday, March 7, 2024

Castle High School performing "Clue"


The Castle Performing Arts Learning Center will be hosting a play based on "clue," the popular board game. The performance will be from April 5-14 at Bright Theatre at Castle High School.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/81734/



Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Registration open for Fall 2024 AYSO soccer


Online registration for Fall 2024 Kaneohe AYSO soccer opened on March 1st. Click the link for more information and to register: https://www.ayso113.org/



Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Funding secured for Pūʻōhala Elementary School



Friday, February 16, 2024

LFA Community Discussion


There will be a Little Fire Ant (LFA) discussion panel at Kualoa Heeia Ecumenical Youth Project (KEY Project) from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, February 29.

The focus will be on exploring the technology that could assist in managing LFA on Oʻahu and throughout the pae ʻāina.

Maui Invasive Species Committee representatives and Hawaiʻi Ant Lab from Big Island will be flying in to share their expertise.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbMMQdF7otchl_ASqwndSRHRke1MQQz3QIucspI1XiRmCQ8w/viewform



Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Kalaheo High School Car Wash Fundraiser


Kalaheo High School will be hosting a car wash to raise money for Project Graduation. The car wash will be on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Kailua Assembly of God.



Thursday, February 8, 2024

Coffee With Our Captain


Meet Capt. Joel Gonsalves, the new Honolulu Police Department captain for District 4 (Kaneohe). The meeting will be at the Windward Mall Starbucks on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 9-11 a.m.



Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Confirmed: There is no Windward City Costco


The Windward City Shopping Center property management issued an official statement directly disputing the rumors that the Kaneohe Foodland will be closing and replaced by Costco.

The statement reads, "We want to confirm that the landlord has no knowledge of this nor does the leasing agent who represents these retailers. It is unclear how this rumor got started, but there is no truth to it."



Thursday, February 1, 2024

Funding secured for King Intermediate School






Thursday, January 25, 2024

Submit HDOA invasive species testimony by January 29


The HDOA will be holding an invasive species public hearing on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Plant Quarantine Conference Room, 1849 Auiki Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Email testimony: [email protected]

Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81354285601
Meeting ID: 813 5428 5601

Invasive Species Hearing Info: https://statelegals.staradvertiser.com/2023/12/27/0001441439-01/



Tuesday, January 23, 2024

CPN Committee is piloting new hearing procedures for the 2024 legislative session

Effective upon the 2024 legislative session:

 •  CPN hearing notices will be publicly posted 96 hours (4 days) before the scheduled hearing.
 •  Written testimony received up to 48 hours before the specified start time indicated on the hearing notice will be considered timely.
 •  Timely testimony will be posted on the legislature’s website 24 hours prior to the hearing.

It's important to note that this is a pilot and these procedures may be altered subject to the rules and the Chair's discretion.



Thursday, January 18, 2024

Castle High School Blood Drive



Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Windward Little Fire Ant Town Hall on Sept 20



Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Rental Relief In-Person Enrollment at WCC on Thursday, July 13 at 10 AM

The City & County of Honolulu, Catholic Charities Hawaii, and Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement will hold in-person enrollment this Thursday, July 13 at Windward College's Hale A‘o Rooms 101-102 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for new applicants who may not be able to apply online.

Each event is by appointment. To schedule a time to apply, renters should call one of these phone numbers immediately: (808) 940-5209, or (808) 940-6993, or (808) 940-2838, or (808) 728-3508, or (808) 741-6966.





Friday, June 2, 2023

Likelike Highway Full Closure Honolulu Bound on Sunday, June 4



Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Mapunawai: Free eCommerce Workshop



Thursday, February 9, 2023

UPCOMING: KEY Project Speaker Series



Wednesday, January 25, 2023

KEY Project is Hiring!


Click link to apply: https://key-project.prismhr-hire.com/job/541596/program-assistant-kupuna-program-pt



Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Coverage ends January 15



Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Hawaii Senate is HIRING!



Wednesday, October 26, 2022

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday



Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Check Out Castle High School's Upcoming Events!



Wednesday, October 5, 2022

October is Stop the Ant Month
2025 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2025
Measure and Title
SB23
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB134
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB136
RELATING TO IRONWORKERS.
SB137 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
SB138 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB139
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB140 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB141 SD1
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
SB142 SD2
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB143
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
SB144 SD2
RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.
SB145
RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY.
SB146 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB147 SD2
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB148 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
SB149
RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.
SB150 SD1
RELATING TO RED HILL.
SB151 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SB152 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
SB204
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
SB205
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
SB252 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB253 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM RESERVES.
SB330 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION.
SB534 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
SB561 SD1
RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.
SB562 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB639 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
SB640
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
SB641 SD1
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
SB642 SD2
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB643
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
SB644
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
SB801 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO MANAGING AGENTS.
SB802 SD2
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB805 SD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM INSURANCE.
SB829
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
SB995
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
SB1043 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1044 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE.
SB1045
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB1046 SD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB1047
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
SB1048 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC.
SB1049
RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
SB1050 SD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB1051 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HISTORY MONTH.
SB1052
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB1066
RELATING TO LONG DURATION CLEAN ENERGY STORAGE.
SB1067 SD1
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
SB1068 SD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB1069
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
SB1070 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
SB1071 SD1
RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.
SB1072
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB1100 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
SB1201 SD1
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
SB1212 SD1
RELATING TO THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION.
SB1213
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF PROCESS.
SB1291 SD1
RELATING TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
SB1301
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
SB1302
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
SB1537
RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
SB1575 SD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB1601 SD2
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB1610 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
SCR161 SD1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND CONSIDER THE TRANSFER OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN BURIAL SITE MANAGEMENT UNDER CHAPTER 6E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FROM THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
SR38
SUPPORTING THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WORKING GROUP'S REQUEST FOR RESOURCES AND TIMELINE EXTENSION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
SR39
URGING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO REQUIRE OPERATORS OF WASTE COMBUSTION FACILITIES TO IMPLEMENT CONTINUOUS MONITORING AND SAMPLING TECHNOLOGIES THAT HAVE BEEN TESTED AND VERIFIED BY THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR AND SAMPLE, AND REPORT THE EMISSIONS OF CONTAMINANTS.
SR130 SD1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND CONSIDER THE TRANSFER OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN BURIAL SITE MANAGEMENT UNDER CHAPTER 6E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FROM THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.