Legislative Members

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House District 16
Wailua, Hanamā‘ulu, Kapaia, Līhu‘e, Puhi, portion of ‘Ōma‘o

Room: 332
Phone: 808-586-6270
Fax: 808-586-6271
[email protected]

Representative Luke A. Evslin was born and raised on Kaua'i and has lived most of his life within District 16. He grew up in Wailua with his three siblings, and he currently lives in Līhu‘e with his wife, Sokchea, and their two children. In 2023, he was appointed by Governor Josh Green to represent District 16.

Prior to serving in the legislature, Representative Evslin served four years on the Kaua'i County Council, he co-founded a Kailua based outrigger canoe manufacturing company, he taught high school civics, American government, and Hawaiian history, and he worked as a columnist where he focused on land use and energy.

He is a graduate of Kaua'i High School and the University of Hawaii at Manoa and he has a Masters degree in Public Administration with a certificate in public policy from the University of Southern California.

Representative Evslin is an avid canoe paddler, photographer, and hiker.

Previous experience:
Chair: Hawai'i Community Foundation Advisory Board and the Safe Routes to School Working Group
- Councilmember, County of Kaua'i
- Finance and Economic Development Committee Chair, County of Kaua'i
- Columnist, Civil Beat
- Commissioner, County of Kaua'i Open Space, Natural Resources and Environmental Preservation Commisssion
- Citizen's Advisory Committee member, Kaua'i General Plan
- Board member, Kaiola Canoe Club
- Board member and treasurer, Malama Hule'ia
- Business owner, Kamanu Composites
- Board member, Hawai'i Lifeguard Association
- Teacher, Island School

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2024 Committee Member of

Housing

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transportation

2024 Allowance Report

Expenditure Report

Measures Introduced in 2024

Measure and Title
HB1528 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO GUARANTEE ALL INDIVIDUALS THE RIGHT TO A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.
HB1529 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO BURIAL COUNCILS.
HB1563 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB1578 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1580 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
HB1594 HD1 RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
HB1595 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
HB1596 HD1 RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
HB1601 RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
HB1604 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
HB1611 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
HB1623 RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
HB1627 HD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER.
HB1628 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1629 HD1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB1630 HD1 RELATING TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
HB1631 HD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1632 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1633 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
HB1635 RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
HB1636 HD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB1652 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
HB1692 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB1758 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS.
HB1759 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB1760 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
HB1761 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1762 HD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1763 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1764 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1765 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1768 RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
HB1769 HD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1770 RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
HB1771 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAI'I HEALTH AGING PARTNERSHIP.
HB1772 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.
HB1773 HD1 RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
HB1774 HD2 RELATING TO MISSING PERSONS.
HB1775 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1776 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES TAX CREDIT.
HB1778 HD2 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB1826 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.
HB1827 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB1828 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
HB1829 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB1830 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1831 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
HB1832 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO HIRING.
HB1833 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HB1834 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
HB1835 HD1 RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT.
HB1836 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1837 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB1838 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO ZONING.
HB1839 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB1840 HD2 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB1841 HD2 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1842 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
HB1843 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
HB1844 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB1892 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB1893 RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
HB1894 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB1896 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
HB1897 HD2 RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
HB1899 RELATING TO STATE SNAILS.
HB1900 HD1 RELATING TO HYDROLOGIC DATA COLLECTION.
HB1903 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB1905 RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
HB1921 HD1 RELATING TO MOBILE VACCINATIONS.
HB1945 HD1 RELATING TO A LEAVE CASH-OUT PROGRAM.
HB1947 HD1 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
HB1969 HD2 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
HB1972 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
HB1980 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
HB1984 RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB1988 HD1 RELATING TO COUNTY HOUSING POWERS.
HB2000 RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
HB2003 HD1 RELATING TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS.
HB2007 HD3 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB2008 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB2009 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB2010 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB2011 RELATING TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
HB2012 HD2 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING.
HB2013 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB2042 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB2043 HD3 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2085 RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB2089 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE.
HB2090 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB2091 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
HB2092 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2093 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB2100 HD1 RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB2103 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO LONG DURATION CLEAN ENERGY STORAGE.
HB2105 HD1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB2143 HD1 RELATING TO BEACH PARK RESTORATION.
HB2172 RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
HB2173 RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
HB2183 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.
HB2190 RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO GARDEN.
HB2193 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB2195 RELATING TO BUILDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
HB2212 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB2214 HD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB2217 HD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB2219 RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
HB2222 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2223 HD1 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB2230 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB2231 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB2245 RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
HB2250 RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.
HB2253 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB2254 HD1 RELATING TO EMPLOYEES.
HB2256 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB2257 RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION.
HB2261 HD2 RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
HB2262 RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
HB2263 HD2 RELATING TO THE EAST KAUAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
HB2264 HD2 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB2292 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
HB2294 RELATING TO THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
HB2296 RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
HB2297 HD1 RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
HB2298 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB2329 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO ROSE-RINGED PARAKEETS.
HB2330 HD1 RELATING TO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.
HB2331 HD1 RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB2512 RELATING TO SECURITY DEPOSITS.
HB2514 HD1 RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
HB2539 HD1 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB2544 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION.
HB2548 HD3 SD1 RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
HB2549 HD1 RELATING TO MAUI'S PERMANENT HOUSING RECOVERY.
HB2550 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB2552 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
HB2553 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
HB2562 RELATING TO PLASTIC BOTTLES.
HB2563 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
HB2571 RELATING TO ACCESSIBLE HOUSING.
HB2606 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
HB2619 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.
HB2623 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2626 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
HB2630 HD2 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT.
HB2642 HD2 RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.
HB2650 HD2 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB2672 HD1 RELATING TO LITTLE FIRE ANTS.
HB2677 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH, SIXTEENTH, AND SEVENTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS.
HB2679 RELATING TO RESTORING RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO AMERICA'S ONLY ROYAL PALACE IN THE NATION.
HB2690 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO WATER.
HB2691 RELATING TO THE RED HILL REMEDIATION AUTHORITY.
HB2740 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB2742 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB2743 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO WASTEWATER.
HB2757 HD1 RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB2758 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB2759 HD2 RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.
HB2771 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
HB2787 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
HB2793 RELATING TO THE MAUI VETERANS HOME.
HCR3 URGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY ZONING CODE FOR POST-DISASTER USE.
HCR4 HD1 REQUESTING THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE NORTHWEST WILDLAND FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT TO ALLOW HAWAII TO JOIN AS A MEMBER.
HCR6 URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO MONITOR THE ALLIANCE FOR HIPPOCRATIC MEDICINE V. U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND TAKE ACTION TO LIMIT THE CASE FROM FURTHER RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SAFE ABORTION OPTIONS.
HCR30 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON DISALLOWING THE DIVIDENDS PAID DEDUCTION FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.
HCR71 HD1 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES.
HCR84 HD1 URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO AMEND THEIR ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ESTABLISH ANOTHER PATHWAY FOR HOUSING PROJECTS SEEKING AN EXEMPTION FROM STATE LAWS AND RULES.
HCR85 REQUESTING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ENABLE CREDIT ENHANCEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION LOANS UNDER THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HCR90 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS.
HCR97 HD2 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT A HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
HCR139 REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR UPDATE THE STATE BUILDING CODE TO AUTHORIZE POINT ACCESS BLOCK CONSTRUCTION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS UP TO SIX STORIES IN THE STATE.
HCR140 HD1 SD1 URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP A SCOPE OF WORK OR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR BIDDERS TO PERFORM THEIR OWN ANALYSIS AND METHODOLOGY THAT DETERMINES WHETHER A DEVELOPMENT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE LONG-TERM FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE STATE AND RESPECTIVE COUNTY.
HCR157 URGING THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE AIR TRANSPORTATION CRISIS ON MOLOKAI AND LĀNA`I.
HCR165 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A SAMPLE SURVEY OF FOR-PROFIT, NON-PROFIT, AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN HAWAII THAT HAVE SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED REMOTE WORK, HYBRID WORK, OR TELEWORK ARRANGEMENTS.
HCR202 URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE WORKFORCE HOUSING TAX CREDIT ACT.
HCR219 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONTRACT WITH A QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO ESTABLISH AN AQUATIC SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.
HCR226 RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES ON THE UPCOMING OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY IN 2025.
HR3 HONORING BRANCH LOTSPEICH FOR PROVIDING CRITICAL LIFE-SAVING SERVICES AND COMMENDING HIS OUTSTANDING DEDICATION TO PROTECTING SWIMMERS ACROSS THE WORLD.
HR19 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON DISALLOWING THE DIVIDENDS PAID DEDUCTION FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.
HR56 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES.
HR70 HD1 URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO AMEND THEIR ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ESTABLISH ANOTHER PATHWAY FOR HOUSING PROJECTS SEEKING AN EXEMPTION FROM STATE LAWS AND RULES.
HR71 REQUESTING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ENABLE CREDIT ENHANCEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION LOANS UNDER THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HR81 HD2 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT A HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
HR120 REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR UPDATE THE STATE BUILDING CODE TO AUTHORIZE POINT ACCESS BLOCK CONSTRUCTION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS UP TO SIX STORIES IN THE STATE.
HR121 HD1 URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP A SCOPE OF WORK OR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR BIDDERS TO PERFORM THEIR OWN ANALYSIS AND METHODOLOGY THAT DETERMINES WHETHER A DEVELOPMENT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE LONG-TERM FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE STATE AND RESPECTIVE COUNTY.
HR136 URGING THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE AIR TRANSPORTATION CRISIS ON MOLOKAI AND LĀNA`I.
HR144 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A SAMPLE SURVEY OF FOR-PROFIT, NON-PROFIT, AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN HAWAII THAT HAVE SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED REMOTE WORK, HYBRID WORK, OR TELEWORK ARRANGEMENTS.
HR199 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONTRACT WITH A QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO ESTABLISH AN AQUATIC SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.
HR212 RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES ON THE UPCOMING OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY IN 2025.

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