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House District 6
Honaunau, Napo‘opo‘o, Captain Cook, Kealakekua, Keauhou, Holualoa, Kailua-Kona

Room: 403
Phone: 808-586-8530
Fax: 808-586-8534
repkahaloa@Capitol.hawaii.gov

Representative Kirstin Kahaloa is a second-term member of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives, representing the district of Kona on Hawaiʻi Island. Rep. Kahaloa is Chair of the Agriculture and Food Systems Committee, and sits on the committees on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, and Energy and Environmental Protection.

Rep. Kahaloa’s passion centers around transformation to improve Hawaiʻi's local food system, education, small business climate, and community well-being. She has worked locally in sustainability, local food production, entrepreneurship, and the research and education to support it.

After earning her undergraduate and graduate degrees in political science, public service administration, and leadership in the Continental U.S., Rep. Kahaloa worked for over a decade in International Education at several institutions of higher education, aiding in recruitment and retention efforts of international students.

Rep. Kahaloa came home to Hawaiʻi, and jumped into advocacy work to improve Hawaiʻi Island’s health and vibrancy. She worked to help local businesses succeed as leader of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce and later as president of the Hui ʻOihana Hawaiʻi Island Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce. With the Blue Zones Project, she connected with community members and organizations to advocate systems change around making the healthy choices the easy choices.

At the Kamehameha Schools, she focused on growing more food in Hawaiʻi by bridging gaps between agricultural tenants and institutional customers, and helping farmers and producers grow their operations through the Mahiʻai Scale-Up program. At the ʻIole Global Resilience Hub in Kohala, she focused on sustainability efforts, local food production, research and education. At the Nalukai Foundation, she works with high school students across Hawaiʻi to grow their social entrepreneurship skills, empowering them to solve Hawaiʻi’s challenges.

Rep. Kahaloa is a Native Hawaiian, born and raised on Oʻahu and a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools. She has strong ties to Hawaiʻi Island as both of her parents are from Hilo, with genealogical ties stretching from Waipiʻo to Puna and Kaʻū. Rep. Kahaloa's daughter is a student of Hawaiʻi’s public schools, her partner works in public affairs, and the ʻohana cares for Rep. Kahaloa's father-in-law, who is a Vietnam veteran.

Professional:
Kamehameha Schools
Blue Zones Project Hawaiʻi
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce
Office of Senator Dru Mamo Kanuha
Experience in Higher Education at the University of Evansville, Webster University, and Maryville University

Education:
Kamehameha Schools, Kāpalama
University of Evansville
• Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Political Science with a minor in Japanese Studies
• Master's of Science degree in Public Service Administration
Webster University
• Master's of Arts degree in Management & Leadership

Community Service:
Hui ʻOihana, Hawaiʻi Island Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce
Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund, Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Lions Club of Kona
Hawaiʻi Island United Way
Kanu Hawaiʻi

May 15, 2024

Lawmakers approve measure to enforce transparency within macadamia nut industry

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May 3, 2024

Legislature passes bill supporting value-added production across Hawaiʻi

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May 2, 2024

Stricter Kona coffee labeling laws introduced by Hawaiʻi lawmakers

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May 2, 2024

Hawaiʻi Legislature passes coffee labeling standards bill

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May 2, 2024

Legislature passes bill supporting value-added production across Hawaiʻi

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November 29, 2023

Lawmakers tour progress of upgrades at Kona Community Hospital

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October 24, 2023

House Finance Committee visits Big Island Civil Defense for insight into Aug. 8 wildfire response

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March 25, 2023

Honolulu Star Advertiser - Large Democratic House Class Shares Progress

Some of Hawaii's freshman state representatives - the largest such group in 28 years - gathered just after the midway point of the legislative session Thursday to highlight their work to improve the state's high cost of living, mental health services and support for small farmers.

The 51-member House this year welcomed 14 Democratic and four Republican freshmen.
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January 17, 2023

Meet some of the fresh faces at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature

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January 16, 2023

HAWAI‘I ISLAND LAWMAKERS DIVE INTO A PRODUCTIVE LEGISLATIVE SESSION

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2024 End of Session Newsletter
2024 March-April Newsletter
2024 January Newsletter
2023 Summer Newsletter
2023 Winter Newsletter

2026 Committee Member of

2026 Allowance Report

Expenditure Report

Measures Introduced in 2026

Measure and Title
HB47 HD2 RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
HB48 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
HB85 HD1 RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
HB86 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB92 HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB93 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB94 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB95 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB96 RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
HB123 RELATING TO FISHERIES.
HB139 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB143 RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
HB144 RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
HB146 HD1 RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘ŌLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
HB169 HD1 RELATING TO MOPEDS.
HB175 HD1 RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
HB178 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB179 RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
HB185 RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
HB189 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
HB191 RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FARM TO SCHOOL PROCUREMENT.
HB206 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
HB233 RELATING TO A STATE BREAST MILK BANK.
HB239 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.
HB247 RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
HB276 HD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB279 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB299 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
HB304 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
HB305 RELATING TO LAND RESTORATION.
HB306 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
HB307 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
HB308 RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
HB309 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
HB313 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB319 HD1 RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
HB327 HD1 RELATING TO STATE CHILDCARE.
HB328 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB344 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB346 HD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB347 RELATING TO GOATS.
HB348 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
HB357 RELATING TO HURRICANE SHELTERS.
HB363 RELATING TO ANIMALS.
HB364 HD1 RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL.
HB365 HD1 RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
HB424 HD2 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
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.
HB434 RELATING TO DOULAS.
HB436 RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES.
HB439 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB440 RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
HB443 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
HB446 HD1 RELATING TO A STATE HOTEL.
HB455 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
HB469 RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
HB471 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB473 RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
HB497 HD2 RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.
HB498 HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES.
HB499 HD1 RELATING TO RESILIENCY.
HB500 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB501 HD2 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB503 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
HB507 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB517 RELATING TO RESTORING RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO AMERICA'S ONLY ROYAL PALACE IN THE NATION.
HB531 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
HB533 HD1 RELATING TO HISTORIC PROPERTY.
HB536 RELATING TO FRESHWATER WATERWAYS.
HB539 RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
HB540 RELATED TO SAFE WATER.
HB543 HD1 RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
HB547 HD2 RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
HB554 HD1 RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
HB556 HD1 RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
HB557 HD2 RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
HB558 RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY.
HB559 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB560 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
HB563 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
HB576 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 201H, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
HB578 RELATING TO LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS.
HB579 RELATING TO LIQUOR.
HB581 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB597 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND BEACHES.
HB598 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB603 HD1 RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN BUSINESS MARKETING.
HB604 HD1 RELATING TO TAX REVENUES.
HB605 RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
HB606 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS.
HB618 RELATING TO HAZARD PAY BONUS.
HB619 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB620 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB621 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.
HB641 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB643 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
HB645 RELATING TO HOMELESS YOUTH.
HB652 RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS.
HB656 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES.
HB657 HD1 RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.
HB686 HD1 RELATING TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOARDS.
HB687 RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
HB690 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB695 RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB701 HD3 SD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB702 HD1 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB704 RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
HB708 HD1 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB721 RELATING TO PUBLIC BANKING.
HB723 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB728 PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
HB729 HD2 RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
HB730 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB737 HD1 RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
HB740 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB751 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
HB752 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FEES.
HB755 HD2 RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB773 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB775 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.
HB776 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT.
HB777 RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS.
HB779 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB780 RELATING TO DESALINATION.
HB781 HD1 RELATING TO THE WAIAHOLE WATER SYSTEM.
HB782 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB783 HD1 RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
HB784 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB789 RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
HB807 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB809 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB812 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB817 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB818 HD2 RELATING TO THE WAIAKEA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
HB826 HD2 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB827 HD1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
HB838 HD1 RELATING TO TEACHERS.
HB841 HD2 RELATING TO RETIRED TEACHERS.
HB848 RELATING TO EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND CONTRIBUTIONS.
HB851 RELATING TO SELF DEFENSE.
HB856 RELATING TO THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
HB857 RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
HB858 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
HB859 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB866 HD1 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB870 RELATING TO MEDICAID.
HB872 HD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB875 RELATING TO TOURISM.
HB894 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
HB900 HD2 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HB904 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HB907 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB917 RELATING TO SENTENCING.
HB918 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO LABELING.
HB919 RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
HB920 RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
HB921 RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB935 RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
HB940 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
HB941 RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
HB942 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB962 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB963 HD2 RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
HB966 HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
HB967 HD1 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
HB968 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB975 HD1 RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION INCENTIVES.
HB976 HD2 RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
HB977 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.
HB980 HD1 RELATING TO ANIMALS.
HB1184 HD1 RELATING TO CONTROLLED-ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE.
HB1185 HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB1242 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION EDUCATION.
HB1246 HD1 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB1278 HD2 RELATING TO HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL.
HB1283 HD2 RELATING TO FAMILY.
HB1288 RELATING TO RARE DISEASES.
HB1292 RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY.
HB1294 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
HB1303 RELATING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN SCHOOLS.
HB1304 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1307 HD2 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1309 RELATING TO LAND TRANSFERS.
HB1319 RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.
HB1328 RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
HB1343 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1344 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1346 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1362 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1367 HD1 RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
HB1375 RELATING TO TAXATION OF POLLUTION.
HB1377 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING COOPERATIVES.
HB1380 RELATING TO ARBORISTS.
HB1381 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HB1382 HD1 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HB1389 HD1 RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
HB1408 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1410 HD2 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1416 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB1442 HD1 RELATING TO OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
HB1451 HD1 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB1455 RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT.
HB1459 HD1 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL.
HB1460 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
HB1463 RELATING TO A STATE LOTTERY.
HB1468 RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO GARDEN.
HB1470 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1476 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS.
HB1488 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB1489 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB1491 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1495 HD1 RELATING TO THE KEAUHOU AQUIFER SYSTEM.
HB1496 HD2 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1497 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB1501 RELATING TO TREES.

Hawai'i State Legislature

Representative Kirstin Kahaloa (D)

Majority Caucus Leader

Lawmakers approve measure to enforce transparency within macadamia nut industry

Legislature passes bill supporting value-added production across Hawaiʻi

Stricter Kona coffee labeling laws introduced by Hawaiʻi lawmakers

Hawaiʻi Legislature passes coffee labeling standards bill

Legislature passes bill supporting value-added production across Hawaiʻi

Lawmakers tour progress of upgrades at Kona Community Hospital

House Finance Committee visits Big Island Civil Defense for insight into Aug. 8 wildfire response

Honolulu Star Advertiser - Large Democratic House Class Shares Progress

Meet some of the fresh faces at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature

HAWAI‘I ISLAND LAWMAKERS DIVE INTO A PRODUCTIVE LEGISLATIVE SESSION