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House District 37
Portions of Mililani Town, Mililani Mauka, Koa Ridge, Waipi‘o Gentry

Room: 310
Phone: 808-586-6150
Fax: 808-586-6151
[email protected]

Representative Trish La Chica is a dedicated Filipino-American legislator and community leader proudly representing the 37th district, which includes parts of Mililani Town, Mililani Mauka, Koa Ridge, and Waipi'o Gentry. Appointed by Governor Josh Green in 2023, she is committed to serving her constituents and improving her community. Rep. La Chica currently serves as the Vice Chair for the House Committee on Education, and is also a member of the Higher Education, Economic Development, and Tourism committees.

Prior to joining the legislature, Representative La Chica spent over 15 years in leadership roles working for non-profit organizations, as well as state and county government in areas such as health, Medicaid, housing, and homelessness. Her passion for advocacy began as an investigative journalist in Manila, where she produced documentaries that shed light on the daily struggles of Filipino families and fought against corruption.

Rep. La Chica earned her Master of Public Administration from the University of San Francisco and her BA in Communication, minor in English Literature from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. Rep. La Chica is currently raising her two young kids with her husband in Mililani, where she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, visiting the beach, traveling, and experimenting with new recipes.

Representative La Chica remains steadfast in her commitment to putting her constituents first, ensuring all voices are heard, and fighting hard so that our community remains the best place to live and raise our families.

Previous :
•Executive Director, Office of Housing and Homelessness, City & County of Honolulu
•Community and Government Relations Manager, AlohaCare
•Policy & Advocacy Director, Hawaii Public Health Institute
•Policy Analyst, Office of the Governor, State of Hawaii
•Community Engagement Specialist, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
•Journalist, ABS-CBN

Prior Community and Volunteer Work:
•Mililani/Waipio/Melemanu Neighborhood Board 25
•Mililani Town Association
•Achieve Zero Homeless Point in Time Count, Central Oahu to North Shore
•Soroptimist International of Central Oahu
•West Oahu Subarea Health Planning Council
•Young Democrats of Hawaii
•Democratic Party of Hawaii
•AAUW Hawaii

Awards and Recognition:
𤙬 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World (2015)

August 16, 2024

Hawaii lawmakers urge DOE to fix school bus driver shortage

Due to a shortage of bus drivers with the required commercial driver’s licenses, the department temporarily suspended routes in Central Oahu and East Hawaii island to prioritize transportation for students with disabilities, as mandated by federal law.

Quote: State Rep. Trish La Chica (D, Waipio-Mililani) expressed her frustration that the issue of bus driver shortages has persisted for years and continues to affect families and students. "It’s an ongoing crisis," La Chica said. "And then yet, we were all caught off guard two days before the school year started to not have received any type of outreach, any type of planning, any type of consideration of communities. … Hundreds of families like that were experiencing severe disruptions."

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/08 /16/hawaii-news/legislators-urge-doe-to-fix-bus-driver-shortage/

August 15, 2024

DOE: Bus companies said they’d be ready for school year

Just days before school started, the DOE announced the suspension of nearly 150 bus routes on Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island due to driver shortages.

Quote: "This school bus crisis happened last year," said Rep. Trish La Chica (D), Education Committee Vice Chair. "Happened the year prior to that. So the issue is not new. Yet we are really struggling to understand why it happened yet again this year."

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www.khon2.com/top-stories/doe-bus-companies-said-theyd-be-ready-for-school-year/

July 10, 2024

Green enacts deepfake media regulations

Last week, Gov. Josh Green signed into law Senate Bill 2686, which prohibits and penalizes the distribution of "materially deceptive media" and provides for remedies to parties targeted by such media.

"While artificial intelligence holds tremendous potential for innovation, the threat posed by manipulated media cannot be underestimated," said state Rep. Trish La Chica. "Deepfakes can distort our perception of reality, harming not just political candidates but any individual targeted by this technology."

Read the full article: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/news/ 2024/07/10/green-enacts-deepfake-media-regulations

March 28, 2024

Rep. Trish La Chica, HPD, Mililani High Partner for Public Safety Event

State Representative Trish La Chica is partnering with HPD and Mililani High School students to hold a sign waving event for public safety.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www.kitv.com/video/rep-trish-la-chica-hpd-mililani-high-partner-for-public-safety-event/video_17a62be8-4f74-5796-b6a3-09617c799c19.html

March 28, 2024

Mililani community pushes for public safety awareness

The event’s message focused on public safety topics including driver safety, bullying, and more. Wake Up 2Day went live from Mililani with Rep. La Chica to find out more details.

"The purpose is really to just spread aloha, show aloha especially with everything that’s been happening across the state and here in our community," said Rep. La Chica.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/mililani-community-pushes-for- public-safety-awareness/

March 27, 2024

HECO safety measures instituted in wake of Maui wildfires prove a headache in Mililani

Hawaiian Electric Company recently made changes to improve safety in areas with a wildfire risk, such as Mililani. However, for residents, that has meant more power outages within the last month.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/03/28/heco-apologizes-after-new-safety-measures-leave-thousands-mililani-residents-dark/

February 19, 2024

Hawaii Legislators Seek To Crack Down On AI-Generated Political

La Chica’s bill doesn’t explicitly prohibit the use of artificial intelligence or deepfakes, but it has "strict disclosure requirements," she said. "I think it’s really up to us, the younger generation, to educate the aunties and uncles about these types of things because they don’t even know what deepfakes are, right?"

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/hawaii-legislators-seek-to-crack- down-on-ai-generated-political-misinformation/

February 1, 2024

Hawaii looks to combat AI-generated deepfakes and disinformation ahead of 2024 elections

State Rep. Trish La Chica, who represents parts of Central Oahu, is introducing legislation to require campaigns to label any use of artificial intelligence starting 90 days before any primary or general election.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/02/01/hawaii- lawmakers-consider-bill-crackdown-artificial-intelligence/

January 18, 2024

Beth Fukumoto: Day 1 Of The Legislative Session: 'Buzzing With

When asked to describe her inaugural opening day, Rep. Trish La Chica said her office was “buzzing with energy” and listed a slate of policy goals for the next 60 legislative days. La Chica, who was appointed in February to replace longtime Mililani Rep. Ryan Yamane, will experience her first full session this year. And, as she points out, "It will be our first opportunity to deliver on issues that directly impact the district."

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/01/beth-fukumoto-day-1-of-the-legislative-session-buzzing-with-energy/

Female carpenters enjoy good pay and mentoring

La Chica plans to introduce a bill to expand similar, pre-apprentice training programs in Hawaii high schools to help create more housing and “because Hawaii’s future and the ability for our youth to remain in Hawaii relies on an educated and skilled workforce. We’re going to need thousands of more jobs and we want them to be local jobs.”

She wants to retrofit more Hawaii high schools to provide on-site, hands-on training while partnering students with the construction industry to provide paid internships.

“We want to invest in their future by being able to start a life and career here with as little debt as possible,” La Chica said.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/01/14/hawaii- news/female-carpenters-enjoy-good-pay-and-mentoring/

December 13, 2023

WORKSHOP PREPARES AND EMPOWERS COMMUNITY AGAINST WILDFIRES AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS

"One goal is to bring the community together so they have the knowledge, tools, and resources so that, in the event of another wildfire or disaster, they can make informed decisions for themselves, their families, and their neighbors," shared Rep. La Chica. "It’s about activating our communities to work together, take care of one another, and be prepared."

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2023/12/13/nr23-202/

December 7, 2023

Army, DOT clear Kipapa Gulch

This week’s cleanup was the result of a meeting coordinated by state Rep. Trish La China and involving McGunegle and Directorate of Emergency Services Director Col. Charles Green regarding debris removal and collaboration between the Army and the state to address homelessness in the area and around Oahu.

"The unique circumstances surrounding the encampment required follow-up and further collaboration between several federal and state entities," La Chica said.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://spectrumlocalnews. com/hi/hawaii/news/2023/12/07/army--dot-clear-kipapa-gulch-encampment

April 11, 2023

Public transit commute light on suspended school bus routes

La Chica found it took over 1-1/2 hours to traverse the 8 miles from Koa Ridge to Pearl City High. And even though she started walking from Koa Ridge to the nearest bus stop at 6:30 a.m. Friday, she arrived on campus at a time that would mean a tardy mark for a student: 11 minutes after the 8 a.m. bell to start classes. She made a video documenting her excursion and distributed the link in her constituent newsletter.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/08/09/hawaii-news/public-tran sit-commute-sheds-light-on-suspended-school-bus-routes/

July 26, 2023

Crime prevention at center of discussion in Central Oahu community meeting

State Rep. Trish La Chica of District 37 says safety is a high priority in the community.

“Clearly this is top of mind,” she said. “And as a mom raising two kids, similar to many parents in our community. It’s a very high priority to us."

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www. hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/07/26/crime-prevention-center-discussion-central-oahu-community-meeting/

July 3, 2023

Hawaii Rep. La Chica for Filipino leaders program

La Chica (D, Waipio-Mililani), the only FYLPRO delegate from Hawaii this year, was born and raised in the Philippines. Her first job out of college was in journalism working for one of the country’s largest television stations. She said she witnessed firsthand the “devastating impacts” of poverty, corruption and political instability on citizens’ everyday lives.

"I felt like I wanted to do more and be part of the solution," she said. "And I still find myself asking that same question."

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/07/03/hawaii-news/hawaii-rep-la-chica-selected-for-filipino-leaders-program/

April 11, 2023

Hawai'i House lawmakers approve 77 Senate bills before second crossover deadline

The state House of Representatives today passed an additional 77 Senate Bills ahead of Thursday?s second crossover deadline. These bills now head back to the Senate for their consideration.

If the Senate disagrees to amendments made by the House, the bills will be negotiated in conference committees. To date, 213 Senate bills have been amended by the House, and crossed over to the Senate after passing third reading.

Key measures passed by the House today include bills relating to electronic smoking devices, child welfare services, a state telework pilot monitoring system, firearms, and destination management in Hawai?i.

"[SB975] is a measure that would regulate e-cigarettes as they remain to be the only tobacco product unregulated in the state. This measure would subject e-cigarettes to the current regulations that apply to cigarettes and other tobacco products. This includes taxation, the restriction of online sales and requiring permitting and licensing. This is our only remaining bill to regulate e-cigarettes," said Representative Trish La Chica (D-37, Portions of Mililani Town, Mililani Mauka, Koa Ridge, and Waipi'o Gentry).

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: Maui Now Second Crossover

February 16, 2023

Gov. Green appoints Trish La Chica and Luke Evslin to fill vacant House seats

Trish La Chica will fill the House District 37 seat that was formerly occupied by Rep. Ryan Yamane, who was selected by Green to serve as the deputy director of the state Department of Human Resources Development.

La Chica formerly served as the City and County of Honolulu executive director of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Homelessness in 2022 and as the community government relations manager at AlohaCare. She's also been a member of the Mililani Neighborhood Board.

During a Wednesday press conference, La Chica said she'd like to focus on lowering the cost of living and transportation needs.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: HPR Appointment

February 15, 2023

Hawaii Health Advocate And Kauai Councilman Appointed To House

Gov. Josh Green announced Wednesday that he is appointing public health advocate Trish La Chica to fill an empty House seat representing parts of Mililani and Kauai Councilman Luke Evslin to a vacant seat that covers Eastern Kauai.

La Chica and Evslin replace former Reps. Ryan Yamane and Jimmy Tokioka, who vacated their seats to work in Green's administration.

"These are just tremendous people, I'm happy to have them in the House of Representatives," Green said.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: CB Appointment

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Measures Introduced in 2024

Measure and Title
HB1540 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB1563 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB1612 RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.
HB1614 HD1 RELATING TO TEACHERS.
HB1616 HD1 RELATING TO FIRE ALARMS.
HB1624 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB1636 HD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB1648 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.
HB1649 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1650 HD1 RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
HB1651 HD2 RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.
HB1652 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
HB1653 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1654 HD2 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1655 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1656 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
HB1657 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1661 RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
HB1662 HD1 RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.
HB1664 HD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC CORRUPTION.
HB1665 RELATING TO WARNING SIRENS.
HB1671 RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.
HB1674 HD1 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
HB1675 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB1687 HD1 RELATING TO ENERGY RESILIENCY.
HB1693 RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
HB1766 HD1 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB1767 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
HB1796 RELATING TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE.
HB1797 RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
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.
HB1899 RELATING TO STATE SNAILS.
HB1900 HD1 RELATING TO HYDROLOGIC DATA COLLECTION.
HB1905 RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
HB1909 RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS.
HB1910 RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
HB1921 HD1 RELATING TO MOBILE VACCINATIONS.
HB1934 HD2 RELATING TO DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED.
HB1939 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE ARTS.
HB1947 HD1 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
HB1950 RELATING TO KIMCHI DAY.
HB1959 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
HB1964 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
HB1965 RELATING TO ABUSIVE LITIGATION.
HB1966 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1967 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SERVICES FUND.
HB1968 HD2 RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
HB1974 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
HB1982 RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
HB2003 HD1 RELATING TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS.
HB2042 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB2043 HD3 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2080 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 23, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO MARRIAGE.
HB2082 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
HB2083 HD3 SD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB2084 HD1 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB2085 RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB2086 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB2087 HD1 RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
HB2088 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB2107 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATED TO DISASTER SERVICES.
HB2108 RELATED TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
HB2109 RELATED TO CARE HOMES.
HB2110 RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
HB2113 HD1 RELATING TO PHARMACY.
HB2114 RELATING TO SPORTS BETTING.
HB2116 HD1 RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
HB2119 RELATING TO CRIMINAL LITTERING.
HB2120 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
HB2122 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB2130 HD1 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
HB2131 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO THE TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG.
HB2132 HD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB2133 HD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB2134 HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB2140 HD2 RELATING TO ORNAMENTAL GINGER.
HB2156 RELATING TO LEAD POISONING.
HB2178 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB2183 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.
HB2184 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
HB2186 HD1 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB2190 RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO GARDEN.
HB2193 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB2194 RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
HB2215 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO MEDICAID.
HB2230 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB2246 HD2 RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
HB2252 RELATING TO CRIME.
HB2267 HD1 RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
HB2296 RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
HB2297 HD1 RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
HB2298 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB2509 HD1 SD1 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
HB2511 RELATING TO CANCER.
HB2548 HD3 SD1 RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
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.
HB2572 HD1 RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.
HB2573 RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAMS.
HB2574 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2575 RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB2577 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2585 RELATING TO THEFT.
HB2606 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
HB2624 RELATING TO THE LIQUOR TAX LAW.
HB2630 HD2 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT.
HB2643 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB2661 HD1 RELATING TO TEACHERS.
HB2662 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB2690 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO WATER.
HB2691 RELATING TO THE RED HILL REMEDIATION AUTHORITY.
HB2720 HD3 SD1 RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB2726 RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB2727 RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAMS.
HB2728 HD1 RELATING TO HEALTHCARE.
HB2738 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB2739 HD1 RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
HB2740 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB2747 HD1 RELATING TO CREATIVE MEDIA.
HB2759 HD2 RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.
HB2771 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
HB2805 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
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.
HCR5 URGING RETAIL STORES AND PHARMACIES DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE TO ADOPT A POLICY ON A NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL GUARANTEEING AN INDIVIDUAL'S UNHINDERED ACCESS TO ALL UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED CONTRACEPTIVES.
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.
HCR54 URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS THAT IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
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.
HCR75 REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, INCLUDING THE NAVY, ARMY, AND AIR FORCE, TO INCREASE ON-BASE HOUSING AVAILABILITY FOR ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL AND THEIR DEPENDENTS ASSIGNED TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE.
HCR77 REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR ESTABLISH A LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM FOR EXCEPTIONAL MANAGERS IN STATE GOVERNMENT.
HCR79 HD1 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON INCREASING ACCESS TO STABLE, SUITABLE, AND AFFORDABLE FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HCR80 URGING STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS TO REVIEW MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION FOR CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR JOB POSTINGS AND PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
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.
HCR102 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON PROVIDING SECURITY TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FOR ALL STATE BUILDINGS.
HCR106 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A MAKUA VALLEY TASK FORCE TO PREPARE FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE STATE.
HCR125 HD1 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TELEHEALTH WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF WIDESPREAD TELEHEALTH ADOPTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IDENTIFY PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL TO OPTIMIZE TELEHEALTH UTILIZATION AS THE STATE TRANSITIONS OUT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
HCR135 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND SOLUTIONS TO RESOLVE SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES CAUSED BY BARGE DELAYS TO LĀNAʻI.
HCR145 E HOOKIKINA AKU ANA I KA OIHANA HOONAAUAO I KA APONO ANA I KOMIKE E HOOPUKA ANA I KA HOOLALA E HIKI AI KE KA ANA IA MA KA HOOULU ANA I KE AO OLELO HAWAII I NA HAUMANA A PAU LOA.
HCR147 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP.
HCR149 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE STUDENTS, PARENTS, PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, STAFF, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S BULLYING PROCEDURES.
HCR154 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IDENTIFYING AND FACILITATING THE REPAIR AND TRANSFER OF PRIVATE OR DISPUTED ROADS.
HCR156 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF ALLOWING MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO PAY THEIR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED TAXES AND FEES BIANNUALLY.
HCR157 URGING THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE AIR TRANSPORTATION CRISIS ON MOLOKAI AND LĀNA`I.
HCR160 SD1 REQUESTING THE WOMEN'S CORRECTIONS IMPLEMENTATION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF WOMEN INCARCERATED AT THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER BY TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.
HCR161 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE RELEVANT STATE LAWS GOVERNING AGRICULTURAL-BASED COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS.
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.
HCR176 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO ESTABLISH A RELOCATION PROJECT TO ASSIST HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, WITH THE GOALS OF REDUCING HOMELESSNESS, CRIME, RECIDIVISM, AND TAXPAYERS' COSTS.
HCR177 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE COVERED BUS SHELTERS AT ALL BUS STOPS ON OAHU.
HCR180 HD1 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE CYBER HARASSMENT AND CYBERBULLYING AWARENESS DAY ON JUNE 21, 2024.
HCR183 DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII.
HCR188 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT SCHOOL LIBRARIES AND SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS ARE STAFFED WITH LICENSED SCHOOL LIBRARIANS AND LICENSED SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALISTS.
HCR190 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PRODUCE A PLAN FOR ADHERING TO SCHOOL COUNSELOR BEST PRACTICES.
HCR191 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES.
HCR192 HD2 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S STATEWIDE BACKLOG OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.
HCR193 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING THE JURISDICTION OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE A QUARTER-MILE RADIUS SURROUNDING EACH SCHOOL.
HCR194 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF XYLAZINE TESTING STRIPS SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM THE STATE'S DEFINITION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.
HCR198 SD1 REQUESTING THE STATE'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF EXISTING INTERNATIONAL LAWS TO REDUCE GHOST NETS ENTERING THE STATE FROM INTERNATIONAL WATERS AND TAKE OTHER ACTIONS TO REDUCE MARINE DEBRIS FROM FISHING GEAR.
HCR199 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY ALL APPROPRIATE SITES AT STATE PARKS AT WHICH A WATER-BOTTLE FILLING STATION COULD BE INSTALLED.
HCR200 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE CULTURAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH AND FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER.
HCR201 ESTABLISHING A CANDIDATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE NOMINATION OF THE AUDITOR, OMBUDSMAN, AND LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU DIRECTOR.
HCR202 URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE WORKFORCE HOUSING TAX CREDIT ACT.
HCR203 ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES SUMMER TUITION PILOT PROGRAM.
HCR212 HD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO REDUCE THE IMPORTATION OF INGESTIBLE FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTS, PACKAGING, OR MATERIALS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES INTO THE STATE.
HCR213 HD2 SD1 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS WORKING GROUP TO STUDY LOCAL PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS.
HCR215 URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL FOR AN IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT CEASEFIRE IN GAZA; FACILITATE THE DE-ESCALATION OF, AND END TO, HOSTILITIES; AND PROVIDE TO THE AREA FUEL, FOOD, WATER, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, AND OTHER FORMS OF HUMANITARIAN RELIEF.
HCR218 REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF MILITARY HOUSING IN HAWAII.
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.
HR1 URGING RETAIL STORES AND PHARMACIES DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE TO ADOPT A POLICY ON A NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL GUARANTEEING AN INDIVIDUAL'S UNHINDERED ACCESS TO ALL UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED CONTRACEPTIVES.
HR51 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TO STUDY AND EVALUATE THE HEALTH-RELATED AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF GLYPHOSATE-BASED HERBICIDE PRODUCTS.
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.
HR60 REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, INCLUDING THE NAVY, ARMY, AND AIR FORCE, TO INCREASE ON-BASE HOUSING AVAILABILITY FOR ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL AND THEIR DEPENDENTS ASSIGNED TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE.
HR62 REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR ESTABLISH A LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM FOR EXCEPTIONAL MANAGERS IN STATE GOVERNMENT.
HR64 HD1 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON INCREASING ACCESS TO STABLE, SUITABLE, AND AFFORDABLE FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HR65 URGING STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS TO REVIEW MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION FOR CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR JOB POSTINGS AND PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
HR81 HD2 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT A HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
HR83 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON PROVIDING SECURITY TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FOR ALL STATE BUILDINGS.
HR87 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A MAKUA VALLEY TASK FORCE TO PREPARE FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE STATE.
HR106 HD1 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TELEHEALTH WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF WIDESPREAD TELEHEALTH ADOPTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IDENTIFY PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL TO OPTIMIZE TELEHEALTH UTILIZATION AS THE STATE TRANSITIONS OUT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
HR126 E HOOKIKINA AKU ANA I KA OIHANA HOONAAUAO I KA APONO ANA I KOMIKE E HOOPUKA ANA I KA HOOLALA E HIKI AI KE KA ANA IA MA KA HOOULU ANA I KE AO OLELO HAWAII I NA HAUMANA A PAU LOA.
HR128 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE STUDENTS, PARENTS, PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, STAFF, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S BULLYING PROCEDURES.
HR133 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IDENTIFYING AND FACILITATING THE REPAIR AND TRANSFER OF PRIVATE OR DISPUTED ROADS.
HR135 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF ALLOWING MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO PAY THEIR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED TAXES AND FEES BIANNUALLY.
HR136 URGING THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE AIR TRANSPORTATION CRISIS ON MOLOKAI AND LĀNA`I.
HR139 REQUESTING THE WOMEN'S CORRECTIONS IMPLEMENTATION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF WOMEN INCARCERATED AT THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER BY TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.
HR140 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE RELEVANT STATE LAWS GOVERNING AGRICULTURAL-BASED COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS.
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.
HR156 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO ESTABLISH A RELOCATION PROJECT TO ASSIST HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, WITH THE GOALS OF REDUCING HOMELESSNESS, CRIME, RECIDIVISM, AND TAXPAYERS' COSTS.
HR157 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE COVERED BUS SHELTERS AT ALL BUS STOPS ON OAHU.
HR160 HD1 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE CYBER HARASSMENT AND CYBERBULLYING AWARENESS DAY ON JUNE 21, 2024.
HR163 DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII.
HR168 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT SCHOOL LIBRARIES AND SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS ARE STAFFED WITH LICENSED SCHOOL LIBRARIANS AND LICENSED SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALISTS.
HR170 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PRODUCE A PLAN FOR ADHERING TO SCHOOL COUNSELOR BEST PRACTICES.
HR171 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES.
HR172 HD2 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S STATEWIDE BACKLOG OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.
HR173 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING THE JURISDICTION OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE A QUARTER-MILE RADIUS SURROUNDING EACH SCHOOL.
HR174 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF XYLAZINE TESTING STRIPS SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM THE STATE'S DEFINITION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.
HR178 REQUESTING THE STATE'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF EXISTING INTERNATIONAL LAWS TO REDUCE GHOST NETS ENTERING THE STATE FROM INTERNATIONAL WATERS AND TAKE OTHER ACTIONS TO REDUCE MARINE DEBRIS FROM FISHING GEAR.
HR179 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY ALL APPROPRIATE SITES AT STATE PARKS AT WHICH A WATER-BOTTLE FILLING STATION COULD BE INSTALLED.
HR180 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE CULTURAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH AND FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER.
HR192 HD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO REDUCE THE IMPORTATION OF INGESTIBLE FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTS, PACKAGING, OR MATERIALS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES INTO THE STATE.
HR193 HD2 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS WORKING GROUP TO STUDY LOCAL PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS.
HR195 URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL FOR AN IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT CEASEFIRE IN GAZA; FACILITATE THE DE-ESCALATION OF, AND END TO, HOSTILITIES; AND PROVIDE TO THE AREA FUEL, FOOD, WATER, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, AND OTHER FORMS OF HUMANITARIAN RELIEF.
HR198 REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF MILITARY HOUSING IN HAWAII.
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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