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Kalihi Valley, Kamehameha Heights, portion of Lower Kalihi
Representative John Mizuno was born and raised in Honolulu until the age of 6. His family relocated to California where he later graduated from Narbonne High School in Harbor City. After graduation Mizuno made the decision to move back to the beautiful island that he missed and attended University of Hawaii at Manoa where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology and was part of the 1983 Warrior football team. Wanting to further his education and expertise Mizuno obtained a law degree from Willamette University, College of Law in Salem, Oregon. Mizuno has been in public service for over 32 years starting as a Public Hearings Officer from 1992 to 1998 then a Special Investigator from 1998 to 2003 for the Department of Human Services.

Representative Mizuno was first elected in 2006 to serve in the Hawaii State Legislature. He is the first Hawaii lawmaker to ever be recognized as the Legislature of the Year as a Freshman. Mizuno was Vice Speaker of the House from 2013 to 2017 and was re-elected Vice Speaker from 2020 to 2022. As part of his focus on the youth and elderly, Mizuno was previously Co-Chair of the Keiki Caucus, Co-Chair of the Kapuna Caucus, as well as Chair for the Outstanding Advocate Awards for Children & Youth. He has also served as a board member to the Hawaii Children's Trust Fund and the National Committee for Youth Policy.

Today, Representative Mizuno is serving his 9th term representing District 29 which includes Kamehameha Heights, Kalihi Valley, and Lower Kalihi. He is currently Chair of House Human Services Committee, whose scope includes programs relating to financial assistance, medical assistance, vocational rehabilitation, social welfare services, and the general well-being of the state's elderly and youth. Mizuno's goal is to bring the residents of District 29 together to create a community that is safe where families can achieve prosperity and security, and where children can thrive and have opportunities to achieve their dreams. He is also a strong advocate for government efficiency and business. Representative Mizuno's legislative priorities has been and always will be the economy & job creation, quality education from pre-K and beyond, accessible healthcare, infrastructure expansion & improvement, affordable housing, a green sustainable environment, and public safety.
- Chair, House Human Services Committee 2023
- Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives 2020 - 2022
- Chair, House Health Committee 2019 - 2020
- Chair, House Health and Human Services Committee 2017 - 2018
- Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives 2013 – 2017
- The House Representative for the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) representing all Pacific Island Nations 2012-2017
- Chair, House Committee on Human Services 2009-2012
- Majority Whip – House Leadership Position 2011-2012
- Vice Chair, Committee on Health 2007-2008
- Member, National Conference of State Legislature's (NCSL) Executive Committee 2013-2016
- Member, NCSL Task Force on International Relations 2013-2015
- Member, NCSL Legislative Effectiveness Committee 2013-2015
- Co-Chair, Health and Human Services Committee of the National Asian Pacific American Caucus of State Legislators 2010 – 2016
- Vice Chair, NCSL Human Services & Welfare Committee 2010-2012
- Council of State Governments Toll Fellow Graduate 2015
- Council of State Governments Western Legislative Academy Graduate 2008
- Selected to the First NCSL "Opioid Policy Fellow Class" to address the Opioid Crisis in America 2017

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Keiki Caucus Co-Chair, Hawaii State Legislature 2007 – 2015, 2018 – current
- Chair for the Outstanding Advocate Awards for Children & Youth 2007 – 2015
- Co-Chair for the Hawaii State Legislature’s Keiki Caucus Summit 2007 – 2015
- Council of State Governments (CSG) Toll Fellow Graduate
- National Committee for Youth Policy NCSL 2009-2012
- Board Member, Hawaii Children's Trust Fund 2008 – 2012
- Kupuna Caucus Co-Chair, Hawaii State Legislature 2007 – 2012
- Co-Author with Governor Neil Abercrombie on March 1, 2012, the historic Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the State of Hawaii and the Urban Mayors of 144 Cities representing over 100 million residents of the Republic of the Philippines
- 2019 Legislator of the Year by the Hawaii Dental Association & Mental Health America
- 2018 Legislator of the Year by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii
- 2010 Legislator of the Year by the United States Humane Society
- 2010 Certificate of Appreciation, Honey Brown Foundation
- 2010 Who's Who in American Politics
- 2010 Lapu-Lapu Award, Congress of the Visayan Organization
- 2010 Certificate for Excellence in Education, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture
- 2009 Legislator of the Year by the Hawaii Psychological Association
- 2009 Distinguished Service Award, BI Adult Foster Homes & Residential Care Associations
- 2009 Certificate of Recognition for Healthcare, Alliance of Residential Care Administrators
- 2009 Mayor's Award, City of Carcar, Cebu, Philippines
- 2008 Adopted Son of San Esteban, Ilocos Sur
- 2007 Legislator of the Year by the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii
- 2007 Service Award, Waikiki Rotary Club
- 2007 Recognition by Chicago Save Abandon Babies Foundation
Feb 22, 2023

Better Background Checks Proposed For Certain State Employees

People applying for state jobs in Hawaii that put them in close proximity to minors and vulnerable adults would have to undergo more formal scrutiny which could include national background checks. "We've got to make extra sure that the supervisors, the coaches, the managers, the staff were not charged with murder or rape,�Rep. John Mizuno, who introduced House Bill 777. The bill would require the state Department of Human Services to conduct much broader background checks including obtaining fingerprints, searching through criminal histories and looking into past employers for their applicants. View full article
Feb 22, 2023

House Resolutions Introduced Proclaiming Feb. 24 'Remember Ukraine Day in Hawai'i'

Hawai'i Rep. John Mizuno introduced House Concurrent Resolution 16 and House Resolution 19 that proclaim Feb. 24, 2023 as "Remember Ukraine Day in Hawai'i" to mark the solemn one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. View full article
February 17, 2023

Lawmaker Concerned About Falling Boulders Amid Rainy Weather

Recent reports of falling rocks, boulders, and a collapse of a rock wall crashing onto people, property, and houses has Rep. Mizuno concerned.�We�ve been in this position before with boulders falling from a hillside in Kalihi Valley several times during a 10-year period,� said State Representative John Mizuno (D-29 Kalihi Valley, Kamehameha Heights, portion of Lower Kalihi) in a news release. In response to continuing concerns voiced by constituents in the area, Rep. Mizuno introduced HB454 � Relating to Land Liability to create strict liability for an owner of land with a 20% or more slope for damage or injury to down-slope property and persons from falling rocks, debris, and landslides originating from the owner�s property. View full article
February 17, 2023

State Representative Introduces Bill Requiring Reporting Of Sex Abuse By Clergy

Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Bill To Make Gambling, Sports Betting Legal On Oahu - State Rep. John Mizuno is working to create a standalone sportsbook and card room, making it the first legal betting room in Hawaii. If this bill passes, Hawaii could gain millions per year and use it to help create affordable housing in the state. View full article
January 9, 2023

Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Bill To Make Gambling, Sports Betting Legal On Oahu

State Rep. John Mizuno is working to create a standalone sportsbook and card room, making it the first legal betting room in Hawaii. If this bill passes, Hawaii could gain millions per year and use it to help create affordable housing in the state. View full article
June 8, 2020

Church Distributes To Food To Homeless, Residents In Need In Kalihi

State Rep. John Mizuno and the senior pastor of Hawaii Cedar Church helped distribute food to more than 300 homeless residents in Kalihi. Mizuno said it was important not to forget that the homeless are the most vulnerable during the pandemic. View full article
January 21, 2022

State Representative Introduces Bill Requiring Reporting Of Sex Abuse By Clergy

A bill proposed by Rep. Mizuno was announced on Jan 22, 2022, that would require the mandatory reporting of sexual abuse by clergy members. "Enough is enough, we need to stop this practice of cover-ups and protect our children and the foundation of churches in the United States. The only way to dually accomplish this is by allowing an exemption to the "penitential communication" and evolve toward disclosure and reporting of any allegations of child abuse by members of the clergy." Rep. Mizuno said in a press release. View full article
2017 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2017
Measure and Title
HB5
RELATING TO LABOR.
HB19
RELATING TO BUSINESS.
HB48
RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
HB98 HD1
RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS.
HB122
RELATING TO FERAL CATS.
HB123
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
HB124
RELATING TO COPPER.
HB125 HD1
RELATING TO A SEX TRAFFICKING SPECIAL TREATMENT FACILITY.
HB126
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
HB127
RELATING TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATIONS.
HB128 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB129
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY.
HB130
RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.
HB131
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB132
RELATING TO FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY.
HB133
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.
HB134 HD1
RELATING TO SPORTS.
HB135
RELATING TO SANITATION.
HB136
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB154 HD1
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS.
HB348
RELATING TO A STATE LOTTERY.
HB365
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIII, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION, TO ESTABLISH A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FUND FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS.
HB372
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB373 HD1
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
HB383
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS.
HB385 HD1
RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
HB386 HD1
RELATING TO BEACH MONITORING.
HB387
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB388 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB389 HD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB392
RELATING TO HEALTH COVERAGE FOR BRAIN INJURIES.
HB393
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB394
RELATING TO ADVERTISING.
HB395
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB396 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
HB422 HD1
RELATING TO SELECTIVE SERVICE.
HB423 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.
HB431
RELATING TO GERONTOLOGIST LICENSING.
HB432 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE ELDERLY.
HB433
RELATING TO CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS.
HB434 HD1
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.
HB435 HD1
RELATING TO GRANDPARENTS.
HB457 HD1
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY COURT OUTREACH PROJECT.
HB458
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
HB460 HD1
RELATING TO STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS.
HB461 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO RESISTING ARREST.
HB462 HD2
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
HB473
RELATING TO UNITED STATES SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE DAY.
HB489
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB491
RELATING TO SIDEWALKS.
HB523 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
HB524
RELATING TO ETHICS.
HB529
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
HB530 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE.
HB531
RELATING TO TEACHER CERTIFICATION.
HB532 HD1
RELATING TO VOTING.
HB533 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HB534 HD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
HB535
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB536
RELATING TO FOWL.
HB537
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
HB538
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB539
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB551
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB578
RELATING TO PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.
HB579
RELATING TO SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING.
HB580
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB581 HD1
RELATING TO THE ZERO TO THREE COURT.
HB588 HD1 SD2
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR HE‘EIA NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE.
HB589 HD1
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
HB607 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO KUPUNA CARE.
HB608 HD1
RELATING TO AGING.
HB609 HD2
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB610 HD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM.
HB611 HD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA SERVICES COORDINATOR POSITION.
HB612 HD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER.
HB613
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
HB614 HD1
RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.
HB615 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
HB616 HD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB663 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB664
RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
HB665 HD2
RELATING TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
HB666
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
HB667 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB668 HD1
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT.
HB669 HD1
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
HB670 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB671
RELATING TO EQUAL PAY.
HB672 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.
HB673 HD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES.
HB676 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB677
RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
HB678 HD1
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
HB679 HD1
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
HB683
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB684 HD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB691 HD1
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE VETERANS TREATMENT COURT.
HB692
RELATING TO CASE MANAGERS.
HB693 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO PROGRAMS FOR HIGH RISK YOUTH.
HB694
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB695
RELATING TO HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES.
HB696 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB697
RELATING TO FAMILY COURTS.
HB698 HD1
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
HB699
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB700
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB766
RELATED TO SHIPBOARD GAMING.
HB767 HD1
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
HB783 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB833
RELATING TO LICENSING.
HB834
RELATING TO A DIABETES ACTION PLAN.
HB851
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE HONOLULU FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER.
HB866
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL AND AQUACULTURAL BUILDING PERMITS.
HB867
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
HB868 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
HB871 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
HB872
RELATING TO CHAPTER 302D, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
HB874 HD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB875 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
HB884 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
HB885
RELATING TO DELAY IN PRIOR APPROVAL FOR MEDICAL SERVICES.
HB886
RELATING TO FILIPINO VETERANS.
HB887 HD1
RELATING TO UNFUNDED LIABILITIES.
HB888 HD1
RELATING TO ADDRESSING THE HEALTH UNFUNDED LIABILITY.
HB902 HD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB912 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO NURSING.
HB913 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
HB914 HD2
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
HB915
RELATING TO AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES.
HB916 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
HB917 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB918 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EARLY INTERVENTION.
HB919
RELATING TO REINTEGRATION PROGRAMS.
HB926
RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF RAIL TRANSIT.
HB927
RELATING TO GAMING.
HB928 HD1
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB929
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB930 SD2
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB931
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB932 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB933
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB949
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB961 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO FARMERS.
HB963
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1176
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB1177
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB1195 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB1196 HD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1227
RELATING TO MEDICAID PROVIDERS.
HB1240 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS.
HB1241 HD1
RELATING TO MORTGAGE SERVICERS.
HB1242
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1272 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO IMPROVING ACCESS TO PSYCHIATRIC CARE FOR MEDICAID PATIENTS.
HB1287 HD1
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB1288
RELATING TO LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIVES.
HB1290 HD1
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
HB1295 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB1296
RELATING TO TOURISM.
HB1297
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN SOVEREIGNTY.
HB1298
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
HB1299 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1378 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
HB1384 HD3
RELATING TO FIRE SPRINKLERS.
HB1392
RELATING TO EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION OF FOOD PRODUCT SALES BY YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.
HB1393
RELATING TO THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
HB1394
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB1395 HD1
RELATING TO THE KALIHI 21ST CENTURY COMMISSION.
HB1396 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.
HB1418 SD1
RELATING TO LAND.
HB1420 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO FILIPINO VETERANS BURIAL ASSISTANCE.
HB1421 HD2
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB1422
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1445 HD1
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB1446 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1452
RELATED TO SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING.
HB1454
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1463
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
HB1464
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
HB1495 HD1
RELATING TO REMOTE SALES OF CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB1501 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.
HB1510
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1521
RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS.
HB1526 HD2
RELATING TO CIVIL RELIEF FOR STATE MILITARY FORCES.
HB1527
RELATING TO AIRPORTS.
HB1541
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ALLOWANCE FOR EXPENSES WHILE TRAVELING WITHIN THE STATE.
HB1553 HD1
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB1556
RELATING TO DESECRATION.
HB1594 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
HB1596
RELATING TO AUTONOMOUS MOTOR VEHICLES.
HCR1
RELATING TO RECESS DAYS FOR THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2017.
HCR2
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATURE ASSEMBLED IN JOINT SESSION.
HCR7 HD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXAMINE THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL WHO QUALIFY.
HCR8
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION TASK FORCE.
HCR9
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CARRY ON ITS WORK TO BETTER ENGAGE COMMUNITY GROUPS IN THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HCR10 HD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND JUDICIARY TO PERMANENTLY ESTABLISH AND PARTICIPATE IN THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY STATE YOUTH NETWORK OF CARE TO BETTER SERVE YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH COMPLEX NEEDS IN THE STATE.
HCR11
ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION TO IMPLEMENT AN INCOME DISREGARD PROGRAM FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES.
HCR28
REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR EDUCATION FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
HCR40
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION TO REMOVE MARIJUANA FROM SCHEDULE I OF THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT AND RESCHEDULE MARIJUANA TO ANY SCHEDULE OTHER THAN SCHEDULE I FOR PURPOSES OF THE MEDICALLY CONTROLLED USE OF MARIJUANA.
HCR46
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF USING MEDICAID FUNDS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE TREATMENT FOR HOMELESSNESS.
HCR49
URGING THE HAWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER AMENDING ITS SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION POLICY TO ALLOW THE DISTRIBUTION OF CONDOMS AND OTHER PROPHYLACTIC DEVICES.
HCR52
ASSERTING THE STATE OF HAWAII'S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVENESS, JUSTICE, EQUALITY, COMPASSION, AND DEMOCRATIC VALUES IN RESPONSE TO THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION THROUGH THE SPIRIT OF ALOHA.
HCR66
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REFRAIN FROM APPROVING INTERIM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-TRANSIT PROJECTS THAT ALLOW CASH PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS.
HCR88
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PHILIPPINES-HAWAII TOURISM COLLEGE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM COMPACT.
HCR96
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO PROVIDE A STATUS REPORT ON THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
HCR125 HD1 SD1
DECLARING HAWAII TO BE A HO‘OKIPA (WELCOMING) STATE AND REQUESTING LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO DECLINE TO WORK WITH FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES.
HCR139
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO INTEGRATE HAWAII'S INDIGENOUS FOOD SYSTEMS AND TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN FARMING PRACTICES INTO THE STATE'S GOAL OF DOUBLING FOOD PRODUCTION BY 2020.
HCR150
ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO OFFER A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 20 HOURS A WEEK.
HCR156
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO INCLUDE SITES THAT ARE 4.5 ACRES OR LARGER IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PROCESS FOR THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER RELOCATION.
HCR164 SD1
REQUESTING THAT THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH ESTABLISH AND CONVENE A MEDICATION SYNCHRONIZATION WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE AND PROPOSE LEGISLATION.
HCR165
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS, MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY COGNITIVE REHABILITATION THERAPY FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.
HCR166
URGING THE GOVERNOR, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE MAYORS OF EACH COUNTY, AND VARIOUS STATE AND COUNTY LEADERS TO FIRMLY UPHOLD BOTH THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND HAWAII TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT OUR CIVIL RIGHTS AND TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF IMMIGRANTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
HCR189
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COORDINATE WITH HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN HAWAII AND TO PARTNER WITH DEBATE ORGANIZATIONS IN ORGANIZING EVENTS FOR STUDENTS TO DEBATE ON CURRENT ISSUES AFFECTING HAWAII AND THE NATION.
HCR190
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING LICENSING OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PARALEGALS.
HCR191
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENCOURAGE ALL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH ACADEMIES TO DEVELOP FERAL CAT OVERPOPULATION PROGRAMS THAT WOULD PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH REAL-WORLD LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO BETTER PREPARE THEM TO TRANSITION OUT OF THE HIGH-SCHOOL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE.
HCR199 HD1
ENCOURAGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO COMMISSION PERMANENT EXHIBITS AND DISPLAY INFORMATION RELATING TO ART, CULTURE, HISTORY, AND THE HUMANITIES AT THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL, WHICH MAY COINCIDE WITH THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL.
HCR200
URGING PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP TO RESTORE HIS ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED $1,300,000,000 CUT TO THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD'S BUDGET.
HCR201 HD1
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO REPORT ON ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT MODELS BY MEDICARE AND HEALTHCARE INSURANCE PLANS.
HR11
REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR EDUCATION FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
HR19
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION TO REMOVE MARIJUANA FROM SCHEDULE I OF THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT AND RESCHEDULE MARIJUANA TO ANY SCHEDULE OTHER THAN SCHEDULE I FOR PURPOSES OF THE MEDICALLY CONTROLLED USE OF MARIJUANA.
HR33
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REFRAIN FROM APPROVING INTERIM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-TRANSIT PROJECTS THAT ALLOW CASH PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS.
HR41
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION TO TRANSFORM THE BLACKTOP PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF IOLANI PALACE INTO A PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY ZONE.
HR50
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PHILIPPINES-HAWAII TOURISM COLLEGE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM COMPACT.
HR58
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO PROVIDE A STATUS REPORT ON THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
HR76 HD1
DECLARING HAWAII TO BE A HO'OKIPA (WELCOMING) STATE.
HR92
REQUESTING INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES AT THE STATE CAPITOL.
HR97
ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO OFFER A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 20 HOURS A WEEK.
HR102
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO INCLUDE SITES THAT ARE 4.5 ACRES OR LARGER IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PROCESS FOR THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER RELOCATION.
HR113
RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS IN REGARDS TO PORNOGRAPHY.
HR116
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COORDINATE WITH HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN HAWAII AND TO PARTNER WITH DEBATE ORGANIZATIONS IN ORGANIZING EVENTS FOR STUDENTS TO DEBATE ON CURRENT ISSUES AFFECTING HAWAII AND THE NATION.
HR117
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING LICENSING OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PARALEGALS.
HR118
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENCOURAGE ALL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH ACADEMIES TO DEVELOP FERAL CAT OVERPOPULATION PROGRAMS THAT WOULD PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH REAL-WORLD LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO BETTER PREPARE THEM TO TRANSITION OUT OF THE HIGH-SCHOOL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE.
HR119
URGING THE REVITALIZATION OF AND RENEWED FUNDING FOR THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE WITH A UNIFIED DELIVERY SYSTEM.
HR127 HD1
ENCOURAGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO COMMISSION PERMANENT EXHIBITS AND DISPLAY INFORMATION RELATING TO ART, CULTURE, HISTORY, AND THE HUMANITIES AT THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL, WHICH MAY COINCIDE WITH THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL.
HR128
URGING PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP TO RESTORE HIS ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED $1,300,000,000 CUT TO THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD'S BUDGET.
HR129
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO REPORT ON CAPITATED PAYMENT MODELS BY HEALTHCARE INSURANCE PLANS.
HR147
COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING ALOHA UNITED WAY, THE INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN SERVICES, ADULT FRIENDS FOR YOUTH, AND YMCA OF HONOLULU FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY WORK IN SUPPORTING THE PEOPLE AND FAMILIES OF HAWAII.
HR156
COMMENDATION OF YUKIO YOSHIKAWA AND MCKINLEY CAR WASH.
HR163
INFORMING THE SENATE AND THE GOVERNOR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS READY TO ADJOURN SINE DIE.