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House District 48
Kāne‘ohe, ‘Āhuimanu, Kahalu‘u, Waiāhole, Ka‘a‘awa

Room: 435
Phone: 808-586-8540
Fax: 808-586-8544
repkitagawa@capitol.hawaii.gov

Representative Lisa Kitagawa is a fourth generation Japanese American who was born and raised in Kāneʻohe. In the 1960s, all of her grandparents moved to Kāneʻohe where they and their families have continued to call the Windward community their home for 60 years. Elected to office in 2018, she currently serves on the Finance, Housing, and Transportation committees.

Representative Kitagawa attended Benjamin Parker Elementary School, King Intermediate School and Castle High School. She completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where she graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Resources and a Minor in Speech, and a Master's degree in Higher Education Administration.

Prior to being elected to office, Representative Kitagawa worked at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa as both a faculty member in student affairs and as a student services specialist for the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR). She also served as the Office Manager to Representative Aaron Ling Johanson.

She has been an active member of her community by serving with the Kiwanis Club of Kāneʻohe, Ko'olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, and the Castle Alumni/Community Association.

Representative Kitagawa has been married to her husband, Justin Akagi, for over ten years and they have two children, Maia-Joy and Noah.

Education
M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration, University of Hawaii at Manoa
B.S. in Family Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Work Experience
• Office Manager, Office of Representative Aaron Ling Johanson
• Student Services Specialist, UH-Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
• Junior Faculty Specialist/Associate Director for Student Involvement and Leadership Development Programs & Coordinator for New Student Programs, UH-Manoa Office of Student Life and Development

Community
• Previous President, Benjamin Parker Elementary School Ohana (PTA)
• Member, Kiwanis Club of Kaneohe
• Member, Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club
• Member, Castle Alumni/Community Association
• Volunteer, Kaneohe Community Family Center
• Previous Volunteer, Cherry Blossom Festival, Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce

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2025 End of Session Newsletter
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2023 November/December Newsletter
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2023 Mid Session Mailer
2022 Kūpuna Newsletter
2022 End of Session Newsletter
2022 Mid-Session Newsletter
2022 January Newsletter
2021 End of Session Newsletter
2020 COVID-19 Newsletter II
2020 COVID-19 Newsletter
2019 End of Session Newsletter

2026 Committee Member of

Measures Introduced in 2026

Measure and Title
HB54 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
HB69 RELATING TO A COMPENSATORY TIME CASH-OUT PILOT PROGRAM.
HB86 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB87 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB88 HD1 RELATING TO STUDENT ATHLETES.
HB89 HD3 RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
HB104 RELATING TO CANDIDATES.
HB106 HD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB107 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB123 RELATING TO FISHERIES.
HB130 RELATING TO FEES FOR PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER CHAPTER 92F.
HB131 RELATING TO RESEARCH.
HB136 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB138 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB139 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB146 HD1 RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘ŌLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
HB156 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB169 HD1 RELATING TO MOPEDS.
HB175 HD1 RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
HB177 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
HB178 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB179 RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
HB180 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
HB182 RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB183 RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB184 HD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
HB185 RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
HB204 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB205 HD1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB209 RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB213 HD1 RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
HB214 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
HB216 RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
HB221 RELATING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION.
HB236 RELATING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
HB238 HD1 RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
HB239 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.
HB240 RELATING TO OVERDOSE PREVENTION.
HB241 HD1 RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB244 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
HB245 HD1 RELATING TO STUDENT HEAT EXPOSURE SAFETY.
HB246 RELATING TO STATE LICENSED CARE FACILITIES.
HB247 RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
HB248 RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.
HB249 HD1 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB276 HD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB278 HD1 RELATING TO POLICING.
HB299 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
HB303 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
HB309 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
HB328 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB330 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
HB331 HD2 RELATING TO PERMITS.
HB332 HD1 RELATING TO RECYCLING.
HB335 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB353 RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
HB354 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
HB358 HD1 RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
HB366 HD1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB421 HD1 RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
HB423 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB424 HD2 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB425 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
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.
HB435 HD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
HB444 RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST SENIORS.
HB448 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY ENABLEMENT.
HB455 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
HB471 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB472 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
HB480 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB507 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB536 RELATING TO FRESHWATER WATERWAYS.
HB538 RELATING TO SAFE ENTRYWAYS.
HB539 RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
HB547 HD2 RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
HB557 HD2 RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
HB561 RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
HB619 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB625 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB626 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB627 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB628 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB629 HD1 RELATING TO THERAPY SERVICES.
HB636 HD2 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT.
HB643 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
HB708 HD1 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB716 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB729 HD2 RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
HB730 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB743 HD1 RELATING TO FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY.
HB755 HD2 RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB756 HD2 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB757 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB786 HD1 RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
HB788 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
HB789 RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
HB790 HD1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB807 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB812 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB856 RELATING TO THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
HB863 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB876 RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
HB877 HD1 RELATING TO ENCAMPMENTS.
HB880 HD3 RELATING TO EARLY CHILD INTERVENTION.
HB903 HD1 RELATING TO STUDENT HEALTH.
HB920 RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
HB952 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
HB962 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB963 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
HB977 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.
HB1183 HD2 RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
HB1184 HD1 RELATING TO CONTROLLED-ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE.
HB1234 HD1 RELATING TO WATER SAFETY.
HB1278 HD2 RELATING TO HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL.
HB1279 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1346 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1382 HD1 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HB1392 RELATING TO CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES.
HB1509 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB1511 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB1512 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1513 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB1514 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB1515 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB1522 RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
HB1523 RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
HB1525 HD1 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB1534 RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
HB1535 RELATING TO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.
HB1537 HD1 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1561 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB1562 HD1 RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1563 HD1 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB1565 HD1 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HB1577 HD1 RELATING TO 911 SERVICES.
HB1589 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
HB1591 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1618 RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
HB1634 RELATING TO EDUCATION EQUITY.
HB1640 RELATING TO FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION.
HB1654 HD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
HB1660 HD1 RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
HB1662 RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
HB1668 HD1 RELATING TO MEDICAID.
HB1669 RELATING TO LUNG CANCER SCREENING.
HB1670 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB1671 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1672 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1694 HD1 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL TAX CREDIT.
HB1701 HD1 RELATING TO PARKING.
HB1705 HD1 RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
HB1706 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1707 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB1730 HD1 RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
HB1781 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1805 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
HB1809 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRANTS.
HB1816 RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
HB1817 RELATING TO PROTECTING HAWAII'S FISHERIES.
HB1949 RELATING TO THE GREEN FEE.
HB1969 HD1 RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
HB1974 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1985 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB2001 HD1 RELATING TO LOVE MY LIBRARY DAY.
HB2019 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB2031 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB2033 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB2114 HD1 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB2115 HD1 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB2116 HD1 RELATING TO GRANTS.
HB2167 RELATING TO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS.
HB2168 HD1 RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
HB2213 RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
HB2214 RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
HB2218 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB2358 RELATING TO RETIREMENT.
HB2359 RELATING TO RETIRANTS.
HB2360 HD1 RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB2361 RELATING TO THE KANEOHE BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL.
HB2372 RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
HB2373 RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT.
HB2374 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
HB2385 HD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB2387 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
HB2388 RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE.
HB2389 RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.
HB2395 RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE DEPOSITS.
HB2415 HD1 RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
HB2416 HD1 RELATING TO A MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM.
HB2417 RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION.
HB2427 HD1 RELATING TO UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS YOUTH.
HB2435 RELATING TO PORTABLE PLUG-IN SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES.
HB2436 HD1 RELATING TO ARTS INTEGRATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HB2445 HD1 RELATING TO STUDENT SAFETY.
HB2446 HD1 RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
HB2472 RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND STAFF SALARIES.
HB2476 HD1 PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.
HB2485 RELATING TO CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENING.
HB2486 RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY.
HB2508 RELATING TO AIR MEDICAL SERVICES.
HB2545 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB2546 RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
HB2547 RELATING TO CORPORATE BONDS.
HB2591 RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB2596 RELATING TO PLANTS.
HB2598 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Hawai'i State Legislature

Representative Lisa Kitagawa (D)

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