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Hilo, Keaau, Kurtistown, Volcano
Representative Richard Onishi serves State House District 2, Hilo, Hawai'i. He is currently a member on Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee (CPC), Transportation Committee (TRN), and Housing Committee (HSG).

Representative Onishi was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii with over 20 years working for the County of Hawaii. He would start off his long career by joining the United States Army before returning to Hilo. In 2013 Representative Onishi joined the house Hawaii State Legislature as a member of the House of Representatives.

June 2023

May 2023 - End of Session

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March 2023

March 2023 - Mid Session

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March 2020

2021 Newsletter - Mid Session

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May 2020

2020 Newsletter - End of Session

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March 2020

2020 Newsletter - Mid Session

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May 2019

2019 Newsletter - End of Session

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May 8, 2018 1

2018 End of Session Newsletter

With the end of the 2018 Session, Representative Onishi looks back on what was accomplished this year. Please read the newsletter to find out more of what has happened during the 2018 Legislative session at the Capitol. Click here to view newsletter
April 6, 2018

Join us at Art at the Capitol



Come by the Hawaii State Capitol and join us at Representative Onishi's office to see the art we have on display, open and free to the public to view the State owned artworks inside. While you are here, enjoy the local art on all levels of the Capitol Building. The event starts at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday.
March 22, 2018

Rep Onishi's 2018 Invocation: Live Performance by Alina Tassano.


March 19, 2018

Live at the Legislature 03/19/2018


Watch Representative Onishi on the Facebook page for ‘Ōlelo for this week's Live at the Legislature at link provided. Skip to 13:32 to see the Rep discuss issues pertaining to Tourism and Hawaii Island.
If the public has any questions on matters discussed in the video, please feel free to call the Representative's office. Click here to view the video
March 14, 2018

2018 Newsletter - Mid Session

With the start of the 2018 Session, Representative Onishi begins his second year as Tourism Chair looking to focus on redefining how the transient accommodations tax (TAT) is used for the betterment of the public and tourism impacted areas. Homelessness is on everyone's minds, and the TAT would enable the Hawaii Tourism Authority, in partnership with the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Authority and nonprofits from around the state, help address this with new initiatives. Please read the newsletter to find out more of what has happened so far at the Hawaii State Legislature. Click here to view newsletter
January 17, 2018

Welcome to the 2018 Legislative Session


Representative Onishi welcomes everyone to a new 2018 Session. We are looking forward to this 2nd biennial legislative year to pursue many of our goals to benefit the District 3 and State of Hawaii. The continued work of supporting the revitalization of the Banyan Drive area is a top priority, as well the procurement of funding to help facilitate better communications between the different enforcement and police agencies that help to combat crime. As the chair of the Tourism Committee there are many issues, including the continuing discussion on short term rentals.

The Representative welcomes all those who would like to voice the opinion to call, stop in, and be heard in this new legislative session.
January 10, 2018

2017 Newsletter - End Of Session



At the end of the 2017 Session, Representative Onishi focused on legislation relating to the state's visitor industry. At the end of the legislative process, the bill to improve Banyan Drive was recommitted to committee. Rep. Onishi will continue his support of the project and push for the passage of this important piece of legislation. The increasing number of unpermitted short term vacation rentals is an ongoing issue for our islands, but Rep. Onishi continues the conversations with the industry to look into viable solutions. Numerous road projects gained funding including the 4 Mile Creek Bridge and the Pana'ewa Stretch Improvements in Hilo. Representative Onishi strives to represent his constituents in the best way possible and is very grateful for your confidence and trust in expressing your concerns. Click here to view newsletter
January 10, 2018

2017 Mid Session Newsletter



With the start of the 2017 Session, Representative Onishi took on the new role of Chair of the Tourism Committee. Focusing on redevelopment and the improvement of Banyan Drive area in Hilo, the growing vacation rental discussion, helping Agriculture, invasive species, and a number of improvements to school facilities and state highways. Click here to view newsletter

2020 Committee Member of

 Measures Introduced in 2020

Measure and Title
HB48
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB49
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
HB50
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
HB51
RELATING TO TOURISM.
HB52
RELATING TO TOURISM.
HB53 HD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR HAWAII COUNTY.
HB146 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB261 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB262 HD1
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
HB266
RELATING TO HEMP.
HB299 SD1
RELATING TO GRANTS.
HB414 HD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB418 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
HB419 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
HB421 HD2
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB423
RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH.
HB527 HD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
HB528
RELATING TO URBAN REDEVELOPMENT.
HB547 HD1
RELATING TO FARMS.
HB597
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB612
RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES.
HB616 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB735
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB737
RELATING TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.
HB739 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
HB833
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB840
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
HB873 HD1
RELATING TO TEACHING HOSPITALS.
HB904
RELATING TO MINORS.
HB908 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
HB909 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB910 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO BANYAN DRIVE.
HB911 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO TOURISM.
HB1066
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB1100 HD1
RELATING TO EMERGENCY ACCESS TO SHELTER.
HB1101 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB1102 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE EDUCATION.
HB1107 HD1
RELATING TO GAMING.
HB1148
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE COVERAGE.
HB1151 HD1
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL OCEAN RECREATION.
HB1155
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.
HB1156 HD1
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB1177 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB1193 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1218 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
HB1219 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB1220
RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS.
HB1277 HD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
HB1325 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1326 HD2
RELATING TO WATER RIGHTS.
HB1374 HD1
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
HB1376
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1380 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
HB1391
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS.
HB1447 HD1
RELATING TO PALLIATIVE CARE.
HB1448 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1451 HD3
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB1452 HD1
RELATING TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES.
HB1460 HD1
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE BOATING PROGRAM.
HB1462 HD1
RELATING TO UNFUNDED LIABILITIES.
HB1465 HD2
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HB1540
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOLARSHIPS.
HB1622 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO TOURISM.
HB1623
RELATING TO TOURISM.
HB1624
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
HB1625
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1626
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
HB1671
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB1678 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO MUSICAL PERFORMANCES.
HB1816 HD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1817 HD2
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB1818
RELATING TO BICYCLES.
HB1840
RELATING TO FORECLOSURE.
HB1843 HD1
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS PRODUCTS.
HB1891 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1892 HD1
RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.
HB1912 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SPACE CENTER FOR EXPLORATION SYSTEMS.
HB1918 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER.
HB1919
RELATING TO PIGS.
HB1921 HD1
RELATING TO HUNTING.
HB1925
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1926
RELATING TO STATE FORMS.
HB1927
RELATING TO EMOLUMENTS.
HB1932
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1933 HD1
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
HB1944 HD1
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
HB1945 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
HB1946 HD1
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
HB1947 HD1
RELATING TO WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATION.
HB1980 HD1
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB1997
RELATING TO HOLIDAYS.
HB2027
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
HB2035 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
HB2036 HD1
RELATING TO CORAL RESTORATION.
HB2088 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2090 HD2
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB2091 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
HB2092 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
HB2093 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION DATA.
HB2144
RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
HB2147
RELATING TO STANDARDIZED TESTING.
HB2151 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSION.
HB2180
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
HB2181 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB2182
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB2184
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
HB2185
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
HB2186 HD1
RELATING TO THE UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES.
HB2192 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
HB2197 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB2212
RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.
HB2222
RELATING TO TIME SHARING.
HB2223
RELATING TO TIME SHARING.
HB2259
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB2422 HD1
RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION.
HB2429
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
HB2430 HD2
RELATING TO FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
HB2446 HD1
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB2447 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB2448 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB2449 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB2456 HD1
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING PRODUCTS.
HB2457 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO THE YOUTH VAPING EPIDEMIC.
HB2468
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
HB2471
RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON AGRICULTURAL USES AND ACTIVITIES.
HB2531
RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII MUSEUM OF MONARCHY HISTORY.
HB2532 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB2533 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE STATE ARCHIVES.
HB2534 HD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.
HB2541 HD1
RELATING TO HELPING WORKING FAMILIES.
HB2542
RELATING TO LAND DEVELOPMENT.
HB2543 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO ACCESS TO LEARNING.
HB2544
RELATING TO A SCHOOL FACILITIES AGENCY.
HB2565 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
HB2566 HD1
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
HB2576
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LEASES.
HB2577
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
HB2578 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB2592
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
HB2605 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.
HB2606
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB2607 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC ORDER.
HB2608
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
HB2622
RELATING TO VISITOR INFORMATION.
HB2636
RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
HB2638
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
HB2639
RELATING TO ALBIZIA TREES.
HB2681 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB2682 HD1
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB2684
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB2689 HD1
RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
HB2694 HD1
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION.
HB2695 HD1
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HB2697 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2699 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB2706 HD1
RELATING TO THE DONATION OF FOOD.
HB2709 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.
HB2710
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
HB2718 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION.
HB2727
RELATING TO PENSION AND RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.
HB2729
RELATING TO THE SOCIAL WORKERS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM FOR IMPAIRED OFFENDERS.
HB2730
RELATING TO MENTAL ILLNESS AND EXPANDING THE HAWAII OPPORTUNITY PROBATION WITH ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
HB2736 HD1
RELATING TO FIREARMS AMMUNITION.
HB2739 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE KA IWI COAST.
HB2744 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
HB2750 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO MONETARY OBLIGATIONS.
HB2751 HD1
RELATING TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.
HB2753 HD1
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HCR34
REQUESTING THAT THE WALL STREET JOURNAL INCLUDE HAWAIIAN AIRLINES IN THE NEWSPAPER'S FUTURE RANKINGS OF THE BEST AND WORST AIRLINES IN THE UNITED STATES.
HCR44
CONVENING A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE COHERENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE TIMELY ADMISSION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PATIENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL AS NON-FORENSIC PATIENTS.
HCR45
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE REIMPLEMENTATION OF ADULT DENTAL BENEFITS FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS WHO ARE MEDICAID ENROLLEES.
HCR47 HD1
REQUESTING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF FELONY DISENFRANCHISEMENT, PARTICULARLY THE EFFECTS ON MINORITY GROUPS.
HCR72
URGING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION AND THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO CONDUCT FEASIBILITY STUDIES TO DETERMINE WHETHER AND HOW GREEN FEES CAN SUPPORT OR ACCELERATE PROGRESS TOWARD HAWAII'S CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION BENCHMARKS AND MANDATES.
HCR73
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE CURRENT AND PROPOSED FEE STRUCTURES FOR ACCESS TO STATE PARKS, BEACHES, TRAILS, AND OTHER STATE FACILITIES UNDER THE DEPARTMENT'S JURISDICTION.
HCR79
URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER.
HCR102
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO THE WE THE PEOPLE PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE C3 FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIAL STUDIES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HCR134
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE STATUS OF ACHIEVING ACT 51, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2018, MANDATES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION.
HCR139
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FACTORS ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOW VOTER TURNOUT IN ELECTIONS IN THE STATE.
HCR147
URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DISPOSE OF THE LONG-TERM WATER RIGHTS LEASES FOR HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC'S NON-CONSUMPTIVE WATER USE ALONG THE WAILUKU RIVER BY DIRECT NEGOTIATION AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON DETERMINING THE VALUE OF THE ANNUAL WATER LEASE RENT.
HCR159
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE OFFICE OF PLANNING, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH ITS COORDINATOR, TO COLLABORATE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE ON WAIKIKI'S ADAPTATION TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
HCR168
URGING THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO RAISE THE DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT LIMITS TO REFLECT THE AVERAGE COST OF CHILD CARE IN EACH STATE.
HCR170
URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO OFFER A FIFTY-YEAR LEASE TO THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONTINUATION OF GENERAL AVIATION ACTIVITIES AT DILLINGHAM AIRFIELD.
HCR172
DESIGNATING THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY AS TARDIVE DYSKINESIA AWARENESS WEEK.
HCR184
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO REROUTE FARRINGTON HIGHWAY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 1998 MAKAHA BEACH PARK MASTER PLAN.
HCR185
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO EXPEDITE WORK ON THE MAIPALAOA BRIDGE IN MAILI, OAHU AND URGING VARIOUS ENTITIES TO WORK TOGETHER TO IMMEDIATELY OPEN THE SECTION OF THE WAIANAE COAST EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD SYSTEM EXTENDING PAAKEA ROAD OUT TO LUALUALEI NAVAL ROAD FOR PUBLIC USE ON A PERMANENT BASIS.
HR17
RECOGNIZING JAMES T. FUNAKI, ESQ. FOR HIS EXEMPLARY CAREER AND EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE STATE OF HAWAII.
HR18
REQUESTING THAT THE WALL STREET JOURNAL INCLUDE HAWAIIAN AIRLINES IN THE NEWSPAPER'S FUTURE RANKINGS OF THE BEST AND WORST AIRLINES IN THE UNITED STATES.
HR29
CONVENING A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE COHERENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE TIMELY ADMISSION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PATIENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL AS NON-FORENSIC PATIENTS.
HR30
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE REIMPLEMENTATION OF ADULT DENTAL BENEFITS FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS WHO ARE MEDICAID ENROLLEES.
HR55
URGING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION AND THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO CONDUCT FEASIBILITY STUDIES TO DETERMINE WHETHER AND HOW GREEN FEES CAN SUPPORT OR ACCELERATE PROGRESS TOWARD HAWAII'S CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION BENCHMARKS AND MANDATES.
HR56
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE CURRENT AND PROPOSED FEE STRUCTURES FOR ACCESS TO STATE PARKS, BEACHES, TRAILS, AND OTHER STATE FACILITIES UNDER THE DEPARTMENT'S JURISDICTION.
HR62
URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER.
HR83
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO THE WE THE PEOPLE PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE C3 FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIAL STUDIES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HR117
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE STATUS OF ACHIEVING ACT 51, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2018, MANDATES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION.
HR122
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FACTORS ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOW VOTER TURNOUT IN ELECTIONS IN THE STATE.
HR127
URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DISPOSE OF THE LONG-TERM WATER RIGHTS LEASES FOR HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC'S NON-CONSUMPTIVE WATER USE ALONG THE WAILUKU RIVER BY DIRECT NEGOTIATION AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON DETERMINING THE VALUE OF THE ANNUAL WATER LEASE RENT.
HR138
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE OFFICE OF PLANNING, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH ITS COORDINATOR, TO COLLABORATE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE ON WAIKIKI'S ADAPTATION TO SEA LEVEL RISE.
HR147
URGING THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO RAISE THE DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT LIMITS TO REFLECT THE AVERAGE COST OF CHILD CARE IN EACH STATE.
HR151
DESIGNATING THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY AS TARDIVE DYSKINESIA AWARENESS WEEK.
HR163
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO REROUTE FARRINGTON HIGHWAY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 1998 MAKAHA BEACH PARK MASTER PLAN.
HR164
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO EXPEDITE WORK ON THE MAIPALAOA BRIDGE IN MAILI, OAHU AND URGING VARIOUS ENTITIES TO WORK TOGETHER TO IMMEDIATELY OPEN THE SECTION OF THE WAIANAE COAST EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD SYSTEM EXTENDING PAAKEA ROAD OUT TO LUALUALEI NAVAL ROAD FOR PUBLIC USE ON A PERMANENT BASIS.