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Portlock, Hawai‘i Kai, Kalama Valley
Term of Office Ended: 03/31/2025
Office Phone: 808-586-6420
Email: repward@capitol.hawaii.gov

Representative Gene Ward is a Vietnam Veteran who served as a translator-Interpreter. In the House from 1990-1998. He served in USAID Office of Democracy and Governance and promoted democracy throughout the world after writing text on the ills of campaign finance for developing countries. He has written a number of articles about business and politics and recently authored a text on campaign finance and a Commentary for the Honolulu Advertiser: Money in Politics: published by USAID in English & Spanish. View Article

During his time in the Peace Corps as a country director Gene Ward supervised the humanitarian efforts of 46 Peace Corps volunteer, 18 staff and $1 million budget in East Timor. View Article

Representative Gene Ward returned to Hawaii was once again elected to the House of Representative in 2006.

2025 Committee Member of
 2025 Allowance Report
 Measures Introduced in 2025
Measure and Title
HB130
RELATING TO FEES FOR PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER CHAPTER 92F.
HB146 HD1
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘ŌLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
HB155
RELATING TO CRIME.
HB191
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FARM TO SCHOOL PROCUREMENT.
HB192
RELATING TO FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND.
HB197
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SPACE COMMISSION.
HB206
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
HB207
RELATING TO SEX-SPECIFIC STUDENT ATHLETIC TEAMS.
HB213 HD1
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
HB236
RELATING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
HB245 HD1
RELATING TO STUDENT HEAT EXPOSURE SAFETY.
HB257
RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH.
HB258
RELATING TO SCHOOL SPORTS.
HB259
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB260
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB261
RELATING TO PUBLIC ORDER.
HB263
RELATING TO VEHICLE WEIGHT TAXES.
HB264
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
HB265
RELATING TO TEACHER RETENTION.
HB266
RELATING TO SURFING.
HB267
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB268
RELATING TO SEX-BASED ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS IN SPORTS.
HB269
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB270
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB271
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
HB273
RELATING TO SCHOOL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
HB281
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB282
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB283
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
HB284
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB285
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB286 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
HB287
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 2 AND ARTICLE XVIII, SECTION 12, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LOCAL ELECTED SCHOOL BOARDS.
HB288 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
HB289
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB290
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
HB291
RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
HB292
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB293
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES.
HB294
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS LEASES.
HB295 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB296
RELATING TO OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST.
HB297
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB298
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR LEGISLATORS.
HB301
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
HB311
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION.
HB312
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
HB313
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB353
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
HB355
RELATING TO AN INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB357
RELATING TO HURRICANE SHELTERS.
HB435 HD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
HB455 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
HB474 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.
HB490 HD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB493
RELATING TO ETHICS.
HB495
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
HB507
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB513
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB514
RELATING TO WIND ENERGY.
HB515
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB516
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB517
RELATING TO RESTORING RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO AMERICA'S ONLY ROYAL PALACE IN THE NATION.
HB518
RELATING TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT.
HB519
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO RECREATIONAL CANNABIS.
HB520
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB521
RELATING TO OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
HB522
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB523
RELATING TO THEFT.
HB524
RELATING TO WAGES.
HB571
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB572 HD1
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB574
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB575
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB593
RELATING TO TREATMENT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS.
HB599
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB600
RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS.
HB601
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB619 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB623
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB627 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB628 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB639 HD1
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB643 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
HB665
RELATING TO DATA SHARING.
HB676
RELATING TO YOUTH AND ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
HB677 HD1
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
HB694
RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.
HB714 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB720
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
HB723
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB740 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB743 HD1
RELATING TO FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY.
HB748
RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
HB764
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR LEGISLATORS.
HB785
RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
HB823
RELATING TO EMERGENCY EVACUATION ROUTES.
HB836
RELATING TO PENALTIES.
HB837
RELATING TO HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS.
HB838 HD1
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
HB844
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
HB845
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
HB846
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
HB854
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OF COMMITTED PERSONS.
HB858 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
HB859 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB861 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB862 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
HB865
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB875
RELATING TO TOURISM.
HB877 HD1
RELATING TO ENCAMPMENTS.
HB879 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
HB881
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
HB882
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
HB883
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
HB884
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
HB885
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB886
RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
HB889
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
HB895
RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF FIREWORKS LAWS.
HB902 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB907
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB908
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB909
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
HB910
RELATING TO RARE DISEASES.
HB911
RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAMS.
HB943 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB1195
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1196
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1197
RELATING TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY.
HB1198
RELATING TO MINORS.
HB1199
RELATING TO OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST.
HB1201
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB1202 HD1
RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION.
HB1224
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1225
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1226
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1241
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB1242
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION EDUCATION.
HB1249
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
HB1250
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB1251
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1252
RELATING TO THE STATE CAPITOL.
HB1253
RELATING TO PROBATION.
HB1272
RELATING TO A HAWAII TEACHER REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.
HB1329
RELATING TO COMMUNITIES.
HB1339
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB1340
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
HB1341
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB1342
RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAMS.
HB1343 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1384 HD1
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB1397
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
HB1398
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
HB1399
RELATING TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.
HB1400
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
HB1417 HD1
RELATING TO FARMS.
HB1418
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
HB1419
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
HB1441
RELATING TO THEFT.
HB1442 HD1
RELATING TO OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
HB1443
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1445
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1474
RELATING TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
HB1503
RELATING TO DISASTER RECOVERY.
HCR21
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REVISE REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES FOR KUPUNA.
HCR31
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER AND IDENTIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
HCR32
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A VIABILITY STUDY OF NUCLEAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN HAWAII.
HCR34
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.
HCR37
REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO COLLABORATE WITH RELEVANT AGENCIES TO DEVELOP INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO INFORM KUPUNA ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
HCR42 HD1
ENCOURAGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN BIOSECURITY PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY.
HCR46
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS.
HCR49
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL DUMPING IN EWA BEACH.
HCR50
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS NO-TRESPASSING POLICIES ALONG STREAMS ON OAHU AND IMPROVE COORDINATION BETWEEN STATE AND COUNTY AUTHORITIES TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS.
HCR51
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX.
HCR52
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO CONSTRUCT A SIDEWALK FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN IROQUOIS POINT AND EWA BEACH.
HCR53
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND DEVELOPERS TO COORDINATE THEIR INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS AND COLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE INFRASTRUCTURE BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO BUILDING NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.
HCR81
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY SEAN P. DUFFY TO INITIATE A PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE HONOLULU RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT.
HCR82
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO CONDUCT MANDATORY INQUIRIES INTO ALL FATALITIES AND SERIOUS INJURIES THAT OCCURRED TO CHILDREN INVOLVED IN CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HCR83
RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICIALS.
HCR85
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE MODELS THAT MAY PROVIDE VIABLE SOLUTIONS FOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS AND CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS IN THE STATE.
HCR89
URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COLLABORATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WORLD-CLASS, COMPREHENSIVE SPORTS COMPLEX IN WEST OAHU.
HCR92 HD1
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR HOMELESSNESS SANCTUARY PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A SAFE LOCATION ON PUBLIC LAND FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO RESIDE AND ACCESS SERVICES.
HCR104
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN FARM-TO-SCHOOL INITIATIVES.
HCR110
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FINANCES.
HCR135
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE DISPOSAL PROGRAMS FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
HCR138
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS AND PROJECTED FINANCIAL IMPACT OF ADOPTING FISCAL NOTES INTO THE STATE'S LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURE.
HCR159
URGING THE CONGRESSIONAL PACIFIC ISLANDS CAUCUS TO REINTRODUCE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE "ENGAGE THE PACIFIC ACT”.
HCR160
URGING THE PEACE CORPS TO IMMEDIATELY ESTABLISH A MISSION IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS.
HCR161
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THE COUNTY OF MAUI, THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND THE COUNTY OF KAUAI TO ESTABLISH SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER PACIFIC ISLAND MUNICIPALITIES.
HCR162
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO OFFER STUDENTS FROM CERTAIN PACIFIC ISLAND NATIONS A REDUCED TUITION RATE EQUIVALENT TO THE RESIDENT TUITION RATE.
HCR163 HD1
URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATING PACIFIC ISLAND CULTURE AND ARTS.
HCR164 HD1
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, COUNTY OF MAUI, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND COUNTY OF KAUAI TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF HURRICANE REFUGES AND SHELTERS ELECTRONICALLY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
HCR165
URGING KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS / BISHOP ESTATE TO PRIORITIZE COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPARENCY WITH THE HAWAII KAI COMMUNITY AMID LEASE EXPIRATIONS OF PROMINENT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSETS AND MAINTAIN THE STATUS QUO IN FUTURE LAND USE DECISIONS.
HCR166
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RESTORE RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO THE ONLY ROYAL PALACE IN THE NATION.
HCR167
URGING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU’S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT ROAD SAFETY AND TRAFFIC FLOW IMPROVEMENTS IN HAWAII KAI.
HCR168 HD1
REQUESTING THAT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL CLEARLY DEFINE STAGES OF WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION AND RELATED EFFORTS IN THE HAWAII STATE FIRE CODE.
HCR169
URGING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A STATE DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY.
HCR186
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PRACTICES OF MANAGING HEAT EXPOSURE IN DEPARTMENT AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO PROTECT STUDENTS' HEALTH DURING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
HR21
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REVISE REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES FOR KUPUNA.
HR30
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER AND IDENTIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
HR31
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A VIABILITY STUDY OF NUCLEAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN HAWAII.
HR36 HD1
ENCOURAGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH ITS OWN BIOSECURITY PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY.
HR39
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS.
HR45
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL DUMPING IN EWA BEACH.
HR46
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS NO-TRESPASSING POLICIES ALONG STREAMS ON OAHU AND IMPROVE COORDINATION BETWEEN STATE AND COUNTY AUTHORITIES TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS.
HR47
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX.
HR48
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO CONSTRUCT A SIDEWALK FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN IROQUOIS POINT AND EWA BEACH.
HR49
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND DEVELOPERS TO COORDINATE THEIR INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS AND COLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE INFRASTRUCTURE BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO BUILDING NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.
HR74
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY SEAN P. DUFFY TO INITIATE A PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE HONOLULU RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT.
HR75
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO CONDUCT MANDATORY INQUIRIES INTO ALL FATALITIES AND SERIOUS INJURIES THAT OCCURRED TO CHILDREN INVOLVED IN CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HR77
RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICIALS.
HR79
REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE MODELS THAT MAY PROVIDE VIABLE SOLUTIONS FOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS AND CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS IN THE STATE.
HR85
URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COLLABORATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WORLD-CLASS, COMPREHENSIVE SPORTS COMPLEX IN WEST OAHU.
HR88 HD1
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR HOMELESSNESS SANCTUARY PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A SAFE LOCATION ON PUBLIC LAND FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO RESIDE AND ACCESS SERVICES.
HR100
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN FARM-TO-SCHOOL INITIATIVES.
HR106
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FINANCES.
HR129
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE DISPOSAL PROGRAMS FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
HR132
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS AND PROJECTED FINANCIAL IMPACT OF ADOPTING FISCAL NOTES INTO THE STATE'S LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURE.
HR154
URGING THE CONGRESSIONAL PACIFIC ISLANDS CAUCUS TO REINTRODUCE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE "ENGAGE THE PACIFIC ACT”.
HR155
URGING THE PEACE CORPS TO IMMEDIATELY ESTABLISH A MISSION IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS.
HR156
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THE COUNTY OF MAUI, THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND THE COUNTY OF KAUAI TO ESTABLISH SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER PACIFIC ISLAND MUNICIPALITIES.
HR157
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO OFFER STUDENTS FROM CERTAIN PACIFIC ISLAND NATIONS A REDUCED TUITION RATE EQUIVALENT TO THE RESIDENT TUITION RATE.
HR158 HD1
URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL CELEBRATING PACIFIC ISLAND CULTURE AND ARTS.
HR159 HD1
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, COUNTY OF MAUI, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND COUNTY OF KAUAI TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF HURRICANE REFUGES AND SHELTERS ELECTRONICALLY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
HR160
URGING KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS / BISHOP ESTATE TO PRIORITIZE COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPARENCY WITH THE HAWAII KAI COMMUNITY AMID LEASE EXPIRATIONS OF PROMINENT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSETS AND MAINTAIN THE STATUS QUO IN FUTURE LAND USE DECISIONS.
HR161
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RESTORE RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO THE ONLY ROYAL PALACE IN THE NATION.
HR162
URGING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU’S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT ROAD SAFETY AND TRAFFIC FLOW IMPROVEMENTS IN HAWAII KAI.
HR163 HD1
REQUESTING THAT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL CLEARLY DEFINE STAGES OF WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION AND RELATED EFFORTS IN THE HAWAII STATE FIRE CODE.
HR164
URGING THE THIRTY-THIRD HAWAII STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ADOPT RULES CHANGES TO FOSTER DECORUM AND STRENGTHEN TRUE DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES.
HR165
URGING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A STATE DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY.
HR179
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PRACTICES OF MANAGING HEAT EXPOSURE IN DEPARTMENT AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO PROTECT STUDENTS' HEALTH DURING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.