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House District 14
Kahakuloa, Waihe‘e, portions of Waiehu and Mā‘alaea, Olowalu, Lahaina, Lahainaluna, Kā‘anapali, Māhinahina Camp, Kahana, Honokahua
Room: 315
Phone: 808-586-6160
Fax: 808-586-6161
[email protected]

Representative Elle Cochran currently serves as the representative for House District 14, West Maui which includes the areas of Wai'ehu, Waihe'e, Kahakuloa, Honokahua, Kahana, Maahinahina Camp, Ka'anapali, Lahaina, Lahainaluna, Olowalu and portions of Maa'alaea.
Born in Wailuku, Representative Cochran has lived in Lahaina for her entire life. Prior to becoming a Hawaii State Representative, she served as a member of Maui County Council from 2011 through 2018. She is the founder of the Save Honolua Coalition and was a member of The National Ocean Council under the Obama administration. Over the years, Representative Cochran has also volunteered with Maui Friends of the Library and served as consultant to Na Mea'Ike'Ia. Rep. Cochran is a black belt in Taekwondo and enjoys surfing Lahaina waters in her free time.
Representative Cochran is a strong believer in real-world answers to the complex problems West Maui faces. As such, she is not afraid to work across party lines to solve the issues that affect her district. Representative Cochran has maintained her position on sustainability and environmental responsibilities and believes that environmentally favorable solutions can and must coincide with job creation and preservation. Representative Cochran also supports a diversified economy, in which the workforce is treated fairly, and affordable housing reflects workforce wages.
As a Maui County Council member, Representative Cochran championed a measure banning the sale of sunscreen that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate. The measure was a great step towards protecting Maui County reefs. With community support she also passed measures against the use of polystyrene, and a measure requiring training on Native Hawaiian legal history for each Planning Commission. Cochran secured funding for services to assist in better enforcement of short-term rental regulations, initiated a pesticide free parks pilot program which eventually went county wide, and passed a moratorium on sand mining in Central Maui.
State House of Representatives (Present)
Vice-chair of Energy & Environmental Protection
Maui County Council (2011 - 2018)
Hawaii Representative under Obama Administration, National Ocean Council

2025 Committee Member of
 2025 Allowance Report
Expenditure Report
 Measures Introduced in 2025
Measure and Title
HB427 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
HB428 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
HB429 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB430 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.
HB431 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB432 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HB433 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB436
RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES.
HB437 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES.
HB438 HD2
RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
HB439 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB440
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
HB499 HD1
RELATING TO RESILIENCY.
HB608
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB609
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
HB610 HD1
RELATING TO COLD CASE INVESTIGATIONS.
HB626 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB627 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB628 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB629 HD1
RELATING TO THERAPY SERVICES.
HB701 HD3 SD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB702 HD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB703 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
HB704
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
HB705 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
HB727 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO THE WOMEN'S COURT.
HB728
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
HB730 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB731 HD1
RELATING TO MINORS.
HB1230
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
HB1239 HD1
RELATING TO INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL.
HB1262
RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND.
HB1272
RELATING TO A HAWAII TEACHER REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.
HB1274
RELATING TO THE STATE AUDITOR.
HB1305
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB1306
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1326
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB1327
RELATING TO FEES.
HB1328
RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
HB1329
RELATING TO COMMUNITIES.
HB1334 HD3 SD1
RELATING TO MEAT DONATION.
HB1336
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
HB1345 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION.
HB1346 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1380
RELATING TO ARBORISTS.
HB1408 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1442 HD1
RELATING TO OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
HB1445
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1468
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO GARDEN.
HB1470
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1472
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE.
HB1473
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1474
RELATING TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
HB1477 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
HB1478
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
HB1483 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB1496 HD2
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1501
RELATING TO TREES.
HB1502 HD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB1503
RELATING TO DISASTER RECOVERY.
HCR73
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF REGENTS TO ESTABLISH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI CAMPUS.
HCR103
URGING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES TO REQUIRE OWNERS OF AGRICULTURAL-ZONED LANDS TO EXECUTE AND RECORD DECLARATIONS THAT ACKNOWLEDGE STATE AND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL LAND USE REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.
HCR109 HD1
SUPPORTING FREE AND RESPONSIBLE SCHOLASTIC JOURNALISM AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTING AND HONORING THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION IN STUDENT PUBLICATIONS.
HCR132
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS SEAWARD OF TAX MAP KEY: (2) 4-3-010:009 AT KAHANA, LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING EMERGENCY SANDBAGS AND CONSTRUCTION, USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF A ROCK REVETMENT.
HCR159
URGING THE CONGRESSIONAL PACIFIC ISLANDS CAUCUS TO REINTRODUCE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE "ENGAGE THE PACIFIC ACT”.
HCR160
URGING THE PEACE CORPS TO IMMEDIATELY ESTABLISH A MISSION IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS.
HCR161
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THE COUNTY OF MAUI, THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND THE COUNTY OF KAUAI TO ESTABLISH SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER PACIFIC ISLAND MUNICIPALITIES.
HCR162
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO OFFER STUDENTS FROM CERTAIN PACIFIC ISLAND NATIONS A REDUCED TUITION RATE EQUIVALENT TO THE RESIDENT TUITION RATE.
HCR163 HD1
URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATING PACIFIC ISLAND CULTURE AND ARTS.
HR66
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF REGENTS TO ESTABLISH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI CAMPUS.
HR99
URGING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES TO REQUIRE OWNERS OF AGRICULTURAL-ZONED LANDS TO EXECUTE AND RECORD DECLARATIONS THAT ACKNOWLEDGE STATE AND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL LAND USE REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.
HR105 HD1
SUPPORTING FREE AND RESPONSIBLE SCHOLASTIC JOURNALISM AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTING AND HONORING THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION IN STUDENT PUBLICATIONS.
HR154
URGING THE CONGRESSIONAL PACIFIC ISLANDS CAUCUS TO REINTRODUCE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE "ENGAGE THE PACIFIC ACT”.
HR155
URGING THE PEACE CORPS TO IMMEDIATELY ESTABLISH A MISSION IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS.
HR156
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THE COUNTY OF MAUI, THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND THE COUNTY OF KAUAI TO ESTABLISH SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER PACIFIC ISLAND MUNICIPALITIES.
HR157
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO OFFER STUDENTS FROM CERTAIN PACIFIC ISLAND NATIONS A REDUCED TUITION RATE EQUIVALENT TO THE RESIDENT TUITION RATE.
HR158 HD1
URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATING PACIFIC ISLAND CULTURE AND ARTS.
HR213
COMMENDING THE U.S. COAST GUARD STATION MAUI FOR ITS COURAGEOUS RESPONSE TO THE LĀHAINĀ WILDFIRE.