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House District 16
Wailua, Hanamā‘ulu, Kapaia, Līhu‘e, Puhi, portion of ‘Ōma‘o

Room: 427
Phone: 808-586-6270
Fax: 808-586-6271
repevslin@capitol.hawaii.gov

Representative Luke A. Evslin was born and raised on Kaua'i and has lived most of his life within District 16. He grew up in Wailua with his three siblings, and he currently lives in Līhu‘e with his wife, Sokchea, and their two children. In 2023, he was appointed by Governor Josh Green to represent District 16.

Prior to serving in the legislature, Representative Evslin served four years on the Kaua'i County Council, he co-founded a Kailua based outrigger canoe manufacturing company, he taught high school civics, American government, and Hawaiian history, and he worked as a columnist where he focused on land use and energy.

He is a graduate of Kaua'i High School and the University of Hawaii at Manoa and he has a Masters degree in Public Administration with a certificate in public policy from the University of Southern California.

Representative Evslin is an avid canoe paddler, photographer, and hiker.

Previous experience:
Chair: Hawai'i Community Foundation Advisory Board and the Safe Routes to School Working Group
- Councilmember, County of Kaua'i
- Finance and Economic Development Committee Chair, County of Kaua'i
- Columnist, Civil Beat
- Commissioner, County of Kaua'i Open Space, Natural Resources and Environmental Preservation Commisssion
- Citizen's Advisory Committee member, Kaua'i General Plan
- Board member, Kaiola Canoe Club
- Board member and treasurer, Malama Hule'ia
- Business owner, Kamanu Composites
- Board member, Hawai'i Lifeguard Association
- Teacher, Island School

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2025 Committee Member of

2025 Allowance Report

Expenditure Report

Measures Introduced in 2025

Measure and Title
HB74 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB75 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB76 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB77 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB78 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB89 HD3 RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
HB110 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
HB125 HD1 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB133 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO SURFING.
HB136 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB137 HD1 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB138 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB146 HD1 RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘ŌLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
HB150 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB156 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB179 RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
HB182 RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB183 RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB204 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB276 HD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB279 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB299 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
HB308 RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
HB309 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
HB331 HD2 RELATING TO PERMITS.
HB335 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB344 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB345 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO THE STATE SHRIMP.
HB346 HD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB350 HD2 RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB351 RELATING TO LONG DURATION CLEAN ENERGY STORAGE.
HB352 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB359 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO COVERED OFFENDER REGISTRATION.
HB362 RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER.
HB363 RELATING TO ANIMALS.
HB364 HD1 RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL.
HB365 HD1 RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
HB366 HD1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB367 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO BUILDING PERMITS.
HB368 HD1 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES.
HB416 HD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB417 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HB418 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB419 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB420 HD3 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO REMEDIES.
HB421 HD1 RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
HB422 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
HB424 HD2 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB427 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
HB428 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
HB429 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB430 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.
HB431 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB432 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HB433 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB436 RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES.
HB438 HD2 RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
HB439 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB440 RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
HB441 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
HB455 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
HB467 HD1 RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
HB496 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO MĀMAKI TEA.
HB497 HD2 RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.
HB507 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB517 RELATING TO RESTORING RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO AMERICA'S ONLY ROYAL PALACE IN THE NATION.
HB525 HD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB527 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB531 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
HB534 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
HB537 HD1 RELATING TO TWO-WHEELED MOTORIZED VEHICLES.
HB543 HD1 RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
HB549 HD3 SD1 RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
HB550 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB556 HD1 RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
HB558 RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY.
HB560 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
HB561 RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
HB581 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB604 HD1 RELATING TO TAX REVENUES.
HB605 RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
HB606 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS.
HB623 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB643 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
HB644 RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
HB662 HD1 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
HB664 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
HB665 RELATING TO DATA SHARING.
HB692 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.
HB696 RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
HB701 HD3 SD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB702 HD1 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB703 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
HB704 RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
HB705 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
HB728 PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
HB732 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO SHORELINE MANAGEMENT AREAS.
HB733 HD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING.
HB734 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
HB735 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO WASTEWATER.
HB736 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
HB737 HD1 RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
HB738 HD2 RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
HB739 HD2 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB740 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB741 HD2 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB742 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
HB743 HD1 RELATING TO FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY.
HB744 RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
HB745 HD1 RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
HB746 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB747 RELATING TO HUMAN REMAINS.
HB749 HD1 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB750 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB752 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FEES.
HB755 HD2 RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB761 RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITTING AND INSPECTION.
HB773 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB780 RELATING TO DESALINATION.
HB782 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB783 HD1 RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
HB785 RELATING TO ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
HB786 HD1 RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
HB788 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
HB789 RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
HB826 HD2 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB827 HD1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
HB830 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
HB839 RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
HB846 RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
HB860 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO LIABILITY.
HB873 RELATING TO PESTICIDE BUFFER ZONES.
HB894 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
HB941 RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
HB942 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB943 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB949 HD2 RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
HB950 RELATING TO BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS.
HB959 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB960 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
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.
HB976 HD2 RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
HB977 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.
HB1177 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1179 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.
HB1185 HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB1188 HD2 RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
HB1224 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1234 HD1 RELATING TO WATER SAFETY.
HB1239 HD1 RELATING TO INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL.
HB1259 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1278 HD2 RELATING TO HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL.
HB1283 HD2 RELATING TO FAMILY.
HB1289 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1293 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
HB1302 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT.
HB1303 RELATING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN SCHOOLS.
HB1304 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1307 HD2 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1316 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1317 HD1 RELATING TO WORKFORCE HOUSING.
HB1318 HD2 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB1319 RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.
HB1325 HD3 SD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1343 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1346 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1348 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB1367 HD1 RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
HB1409 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
HB1410 HD2 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1411 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO HOUSING PREFERENCE.
HB1416 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB1422 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
HB1423 HD1 RELATING TO HANALEI BAY.
HB1429 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH, SIXTEENTH, AND SEVENTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS.
HB1430 RELATING TO FOREIGN MEDICAL GRADUATES.
HB1483 HD1 SD1 CD2 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB1484 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
HB1496 HD2 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1497 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HCR27 SD1 REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PETITION THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF PARITY BETWEEN HAWAII AND OTHER STATES AND TERRITORIES PERTAINING TO THE EXPORT OF AGRICULTURAL GOODS.
HCR32 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A VIABILITY STUDY OF NUCLEAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN HAWAII.
HCR36 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENINGS.
HCR58 HD1 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE REGULATORY AND POLICY LANDSCAPE SURROUNDING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN HAWAII.
HCR65 REQUESTING THE LAND USE COMMISSION TO COORDINATE WITH COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSIONS AND COUNTY COUNCILS TO CONDUCT CONCURRENT REVIEWS OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS, AND ZONING AMENDMENTS WHEN RECLASSIFYING LAND.
HCR66 REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR UPDATE THE STATE BUILDING CODE TO AUTHORIZE POINT ACCESS BLOCK CONSTRUCTION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS UP TO SIX STORIES IN THE STATE.
HCR67 HD1 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL, PLANNING DEPARTMENTS OF EACH COUNTY, MAYORS OF EACH COUNTY, AND CHAIRS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEES ON HOUSING TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR ADOPTING UPDATED BUILDING CODES.
HCR90 URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HOUSING TO MEET THE STATE'S DEMAND.
HR26 REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PETITION THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF PARITY BETWEEN HAWAII AND OTHER STATES AND TERRITORIES PERTAINING TO THE EXPORT OF AGRICULTURAL GOODS.
HR31 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A VIABILITY STUDY OF NUCLEAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN HAWAII.
HR54 HD1 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE REGULATORY AND POLICY LANDSCAPE SURROUNDING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN HAWAII.
HR59 REQUESTING THE LAND USE COMMISSION TO COORDINATE WITH COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSIONS AND COUNTY COUNCILS TO CONDUCT CONCURRENT REVIEWS OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS, AND ZONING AMENDMENTS WHEN RECLASSIFYING LAND.
HR60 REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR UPDATE THE STATE BUILDING CODE TO AUTHORIZE POINT ACCESS BLOCK CONSTRUCTION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS UP TO SIX STORIES IN THE STATE.
HR86 URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PRODUCE SUFFICIENT HOUSING TO MEET THE STATE'S DEMAND.
HR147 HD1 ESTABLISHING A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP FOR THE CONTINUED OVERSIGHT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS' EXECUTION OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY ACT 279, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.

Representative Luke A. Evslin (D)