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Portions of Mililani and Waipi‘o Acres, Mililani Mauka
Representative Lauren Cheape Matsumoto traces her roots in Hawai‘i back to 1859. She is the 6th generation to be born and raised in the islands and is a member of the prestigious Daughters of Hawai‘i. Her great-grandfather founded Peterson’s Upland Farm in 1910, and the farm continues the over 100-year-long family-run business of supplying fresh eggs to our communities.

Lauren is a product of the Hawai‘i public school system, having attended Mililani Waena Elementary School, Mililani Middle School, and Mililani High School. After graduating from Mililani High, Lauren spent time volunteering at an orphanage in Malawi, Africa. When she returned, Lauren attended the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, where she earned a BA in Film Production from the Academy of Creative Media and minored in both Business and Japanese. Lauren was a four-year Division I scholar-athlete, playing Wahine (Women's) Water Polo. She also served on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee. Continuing her education, in 2015 she earned an MBA from Hawaii Pacific University, where she was a Valedictorian and was selected as the commencement speaker. Lauren is continuing her studies, currently pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Development.

After graduating from the University of Hawai‘i, Lauren went on to win the title of Miss Hawai‘i 2011. She represented our state at the Miss America pageant in Las Vegas, where she was a Quality of Life Finalist (recognizing community service efforts) and was awarded for raising the most money nationally for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. She also won the talent portion of the pageant by performing a jump rope routine to the theme of Hawai‘i 5-0. To this day, Lauren continues to perform her jump rope routine while speaking to children across the state and encouraging them to lead a healthy lifestyle and volunteer in their community.

Representative Matsumoto's political career followed soon after Miss Hawaii. She began serving in the House of Representatives in 2012 at the age of 25. She is an active member of the Council of State Government (CSG) and was selected to attend their Western Legislative Academy program in 2014. She was then named a Toll Fellow in 2015, participating in CSG’s selective leadership development program for state officials. In 2015 she was also chosen to be a part of Governing Institute inaugural class of women in government. In addition, she was elected as the Western Regional Board director on the Women In Government National Board, having previously served as the Hawaii State Director. Lauren also serves as a founding member of the Echelon Board of the Salvation Army - Hawaiian and Pacific Islands.

Outside of the legislature Lauren enjoys spending time with her family and lifelong hobbies. She shares her love for dance as a professional hula dancer in Waikiki. Lauren is an active member of her church, One Love, where she met her husband Scott Matsumoto, a firefighter with the Honolulu Fire Department. In August of 2017 they were blessed with the birth of their first child, Noah Matsumoto. The couple reside in Mililani, in the heart of District 45.

2023 Committee Member of
 2023 Allowance Report
Expenditure Report
 Measures Introduced in 2023
Measure and Title
HB513
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
HB515
RELATING TO FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.
HB579 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
HB580 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO VICTIM-COUNSELOR PRIVILEGE.
HB581 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
HB582 HD1
RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
HB583
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING ACCREDITATION.
HB623
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
HB624
RELATING TO INCOME TAX REDUCTION.
HB625
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB626
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
HB627
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT REFORM.
HB628
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
HB629
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
HB630
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION.
HB631
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REFORM TASK FORCE.
HB632
RELATING TO LEASES.
HB633
RELATING TO CREATING A LOCAL HOUSING MARKET.
HB634
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
HB635
RELATING TO THEFT OF PROPERTY.
HB636
RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
HB637
RELATING TO MANDATORY PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION AFTER ARREST.
HB687
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR FOOD.
HB688
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR MEDICAL SERVICES.
HB689
RELATING TO REDUCING THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB938
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR ON-SITE EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES.
HB939 HD1
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
HB940
RELATING TO CREATING A LOCAL HOUSING MARKET.
HB941
RELATING TO A STATE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER.
HB942 HD2
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE.
HB1141
RELATING TO TAXES.
HB1142
RELATING TO §201H-181 RENT-TO-OWN PROGRAM.
HB1143
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
HB1144
RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL SPORTS.
HB1145 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EQUITY.
HB1149 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
HB1185 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
HB1198
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1206 HD2
RELATING TO A STATE PERMITTING OFFICE.
HB1210
RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE SPORTS LEAGUES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
HB1224
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1231 HD1
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROPERTY DAMAGE.
HB1263 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
HB1281
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
HB1327 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
HB1368 HD1
RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
HB1369 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO NURSING FACILITIES.
HB1389
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING.
HB1393
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
HB1399
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
HB1400
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
HB1401
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1402
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE THIRTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB1403
RELATING TO A HAWAII STATE CAPITOL WELCOME CENTER FACILITY.
HB1433
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS STABILIZATION BEDS.
HB1434
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN CULTURE.
HB1435
RELATING TO THE EWA BEACH PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARY.
HCR7 HD2
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, TO EXPAND THE TYPES OF QUALIFIED PROVIDERS ALLOWED TO PROVIDE LACTATION CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MEDICAID POPULATION IN THE STATE.
HCR9
REQUESTING THAT THE STATE AUDITOR CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND CEMETERY SALESPERSONS.
HCR189
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CONVENE THE APPROPRIATE STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNERS FOR THE FORTIFICATION OF THE LOCAL POWER GRID AND OTHER CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN HAWAII.
HCR190
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE MORE FUNDING AND EXPLORE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS TO SUPPORT AFTERNOON CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
HCR191
URGING THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN TO TEMPORARILY HALT THE PLANNED RELEASE OF FUKUSHIMA DAIICHI NUCLEAR POWER PLANT'S WASTEWATER INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN.
HR1
ELECTING THE TEMPORARY CHAIR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE.
HR2
ELECTING THE SPEAKER AND VICE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE.
HR3
ELECTING THE OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE.
HR4
ACKNOWLEDGING AND RECOGNIZING THE CAUCUS LEADERS AND NAMING THE CHAIRS, VICE CHAIRS, AND MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE.
HR5
COMMUNICATING THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE HAS ASSEMBLED AND IS READY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS.
HR6 HD2
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, TO EXPAND THE TYPES OF QUALIFIED PROVIDERS ALLOWED TO PROVIDE LACTATION CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MEDICAID POPULATION IN THE STATE.
HR16
ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, INCLUDING THE OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
HR17
ADOPTING THE HOUSE ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL MANUAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE.
HR194
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CONVENE THE APPROPRIATE STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNERS FOR THE FORTIFICATION OF THE LOCAL POWER GRID AND OTHER CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN HAWAII.
HR195
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE MORE FUNDING AND EXPLORE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS TO SUPPORT AFTERNOON CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
HR196
URGING THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN TO TEMPORARILY HALT THE PLANNED RELEASE OF FUKUSHIMA DAIICHI NUCLEAR POWER PLANT'S WASTEWATER INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN.
HR222
CONGRATULATING THE BOYS AND GIRLS STATE AND OAHU INTERSCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS FROM MILILANI HIGH SCHOOL, THE TROJANS.
HR224
AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE SPEAKER TO PERFORM AND CARRY OUT ANY OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS DURING THE INTERIM BETWEEN THE 2023 AND 2024 REGULAR SESSIONS.