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Sand Island, Iwilei, Chinatown

Representative Daniel Holt is dedicated to making the community, where he was born and raised, as well as the entire State of Hawai'i, a better place to live for all its residents. He is privileged to represent House District 28, which encompasses Palama, Sand Island, Iwilei, and Chinatown and currently serves as the Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development.

Representative Holt is also a member of the House Committees on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs and the Committee on Tourism. Since Representative Holt’s first term as a legislator, he has taken a strong stance against crime and continues to advocate for increased funding for social services who assist our most vulnerable populations. Now in his fourth term as an elected official, he continues to be committed to fighting for safer communities for the people of Hawai'i and advocate for Native Hawaiians as Co-Chair of the Native Hawaiian Caucus.

Daniel is a graduate of the Kapālama Campus of Kamehameha Schools and later furthered his education at the University of the Pacific where he earned a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration.

The Holt 'Ohana has been deeply rooted in the Kalihi-Palama community for three generations. His father is former Hawai'i State Legislator Milton Holt, who represented Kapālama, Kalihi, 'Alewa Heights, and Chinatown as both a Representative and Senator between 1978 to 1996. Representative Daniel Holt is a member of the Kalihi-Palama Hawaiian Civic Club and formerly served as the Chairman of the Kalihi - Palama Neighborhood Board.

After returning home from college, Daniel worked at Horizon Lines (now PASHA) for a couple of years before beginning his journey at the legislature. Representative Holt held many positions in the legislature including bills researcher for the Senate Ways and Means Committee, legislative aide to late Senator Gilbert Kahele, committee clerk the Senate Special Committee on Accountability, legislative director in the Senate President's office and in 2014, he was appointed by the Hawai'i State Senate to serve as the Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms. These prior experiences give Daniel a unique perspective on the legislative process which allows him to serve his constituents more effectively and efficiently.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (Present/Prior):
• Palama Settlement – Outreach Coordinator
• Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board No. 15 - Chairman
• King Kamehameha Hawaiian Civic Club - Member/Board of Director
• Kalihi-Palama Hawaiian Civic Club - Member
• Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce - Member
• Pa'i Foundation - Volunteer
• I9 Youth Sports - Referee
• District # 29 Chair - Democratic Party of Hawai'i

January 26, 2023

Over $1 billion was appropriated for Native Hawaiians last year. Now it needs to be used. (2023)

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January 10, 2023

Pair of Hawaii lawmakers push for poker and sports betting. (2023)

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May 4, 2022

Native Hawaiian caucus celebrates funding successes, big legislative wins. (2022)

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January 28, 2022

Native Hawaiian Caucus' 2022 legislative package includes regenerative tourism. (2022)

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May 7, 2021

Legislature provides $78 million for Native Hawaiian Caucus Priorities. (2021)

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April 1, 2019

The Public Land Trust issue is simply a matter of justice. (2019)

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March 1, 2019

The Hawai‘i State Legislature’s Native Hawaiian Caucus Co-Chairs, Senator Jarrett Keohokalole and Representative Daniel Holt, along with 43 of their colleagues, sponsored Hawaiian Caucus Week February 4-8. (2019)

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February 1, 2019

Legislators Host Hawaiian Caucus Week at the State Capitol. (2019)

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January 30, 2019

HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES BILL TO INCREASE OHA FUNDING

The House Committee on Water, Land & Hawaiian Affairs today passed out HB 402 which establishes $35 million as the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' pro rata share of the public land trust and transfers a lump sum of $139 million to OHA for underpayment of the public land trust funds.
The bill also requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide an annual accounting of receipts from lands described in section 5(f) of the Admissions Act and establishes a committee to recommend the annual amount of the income and proceeds from the public land trust that OHA will receive annually. Representative Daniel Holt (Kalihi, Pālama, Iwilei, Chinatown), co-chair of the Hawaiian Caucus, issued the following statement: “This is a matter of fairness and our ability as a governing body to 'auamo kuleana (the responsibility we carry on our shoulders), this measure brings equity to decades long discussions and debates,” said Rep. Holt. The bill now moves to the Finance Committee. View news release here

Jun 5, 2018

End of the Session Legislative Review

The 29th Legislature is done. We have had a very productive session, moving our community forward - - $570 million for affordable rentals, $30 million for Ohana Zones, UH promise program, law enforcement standards, and over $64.3 million for capital improvement projects for District 29 - - a body of work that I am proud to stand behind.

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March 8, 2018

Representative Holt's Tax Bill Moves to Senate

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March 2, 2018

10th Annual 'Art at the Capitol' Event Set for April 6

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March 1, 2018

Representative Holt Seeks Increased Police Presence in Chinatown

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February 8, 2018

Kalihi Lawmaker Introduces Bills on Voter Registration, Rental Tax Credits, and Resolution on Police Presence in Chinatown.

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January 26, 2017

News Release - For immediate release : Honolulu, Hawaii - State Representative Daniel Holt (Kalihi, Palama, Iwilei, Chinatown) has introduced eleven bills for the 2017 Legislative Session, including measures on community-based policing and payday lending.

HAWAII HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
News Release - For immediate release
January 26, 2017

Contact: Daniel Holt 808-586-6180
repholt@capitol.hawaii.gov
Media Contact: Carolyn Tanaka 808-586-6133, 808-381-7752
tanaka@capitol.hawaii.gov

FRESHMAN KALIHI LAWMAKER SEEKS EXPANDED COMMUNITY-BASED POLICING, FAIRER PAYDAY LOAN RATES,
Rep. Holt introduces his eleven bills for the 2017 Legislative Session

Honolulu, Hawaii - State Representative Daniel Holt (Kalihi, Palama, Iwilei, Chinatown) has introduced eleven bills for the 2017 Legislative Session, including measures on community-based policing and payday lending.
HB 653 which appropriates funds to maintain and expand the Weed and Seed program, a U.S. Department of Justice initiative that involves city, state and federal law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and residents to reclaim, restore, and rebuild communities by "weeding" out the criminal element, then "seeding" the community with the appropriate services.
"The Weed and Seed strategy first started in the Kalihi-Palama/Chinatown area in the early 90's and has proven to be very successful in the community," said Holt. "Throughout the years, it expanded to Wahiawa, Waipahu, 'Ewa Beach, and Wai'anae. Crime rates, drug abuse, and gang activity has gone down tremendously since then and I want to make sure that this program continues to get funding so we can continue to keep our communities safe and expand it to other areas that need it as well," Holt said.
Rep. Holt also introduced HB 380 reduces the maximum fee a check casher or payday lender may charge for deferring the deposit of a check from 15 percent to 7 percent of the face value of the check.
"Payday lending provides short-term, unsecured loans to the most vulnerable populations of our community and while it may seem to ease a hardship for the short-term, taking on these loans will create a further hardship on their financial situation. There is a disproportionate number of payday lending locations in my district and I am looking to protect our constituents from these excessively high fees," said Holt.
Holt also introduced bills regarding contractor licensing, workers' compensation, and government accountability. To see the complete list of Representative Holt's bills, go to https://goo.gl/vhxL8s.

SCHOOLS
Likelike Elementary School
Princess Victoria Ka‘iulani Elementary School
Lanakila Elementary School
Kauluwela Elementary School
Princess Ruth Ke‘elikōlani Middle School

2023 Committee Member of

Economic Development

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Tourism

2023 Allowance Report

Expenditure Report

Measures Introduced in 2023

Measure and Title
HB84 HD1 RELATING TO COUNTIES.
HB85 HD1 RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
HB86 RELATING TO SAFETY AT HOME.
HB87 HD1 RELATING TO PLASTIC BOTTLES.
HB211 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
HB212 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
HB213 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
HB214 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
HB259 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB264 SD1 RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST SPORTS OFFICIALS.
HB265 RELATING TO CRIMES.
HB266 RELATING TO THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS.
HB267 RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘OLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
HB268 HD1 RELATING TO DISPOSABLE WIPES.
HB269 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII THEATRE CENTER.
HB270 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB275 HD1 RELATING TO TARO.
HB284 HD2 RELATING TO TARO.
HB286 RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
HB302 HD1 RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB303 RELATING TO BEACHES.
HB305 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB307 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
HB308 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
HB309 HD1 RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
HB310 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE EDUCATION.
HB311 HD1 RELATING TO KALO FARMING.
HB312 HD1 RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
HB314 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO FOOD BANKS.
HB332 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
HB337 HD1 RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
HB387 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
HB388 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB390 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
HB391 HD1 RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB393 RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
HB394 RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.
HB395 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB396 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB397 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB398 HD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB399 RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
HB400 HD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB430 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB438 HD1 RELATING TO YOUTH PROGRAMS.
HB439 HD1 RELATING TO IMMIGRANT SERVICES.
HB463 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB492 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB493 HD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB494 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
HB497 HD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB501 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB504 HD1 RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB538 HD1 RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.
HB540 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB542 HD2 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB567 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB568 RELATING TO INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB569 RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
HB570 RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH.
HB571 HD1 RELATING TO THE KAHO‘OLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION.
HB573 SD1 RELATING TO FENTANYL TEST STRIPS.
HB574 RELATING TO MOPEDS.
HB587 HD1 RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
HB592 HD1 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION.
HB593 HD1 RELATING TO POLICE REPORTS.
HB594 HD1 RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
HB595 HD1 RELATED TO RECYCLING.
HB596 RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
HB597 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB605 HD1 RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB606 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
HB609 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB610 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB611 HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB612 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB614 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB615 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON AGRICULTURAL USES AND ACTIVITIES.
HB616 RELATING TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HB617 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
HB619 HD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB620 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB648 HD1 RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
HB649 RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
HB650 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB651 RELATING TO CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS.
HB652 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO CAREGIVERS.
HB653 HD1 RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
HB690 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB695 HD2 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO FENCES.
HB696 RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES.
HB697 RELATING TO FEDERAL LANDS.
HB698 RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
HB753 HD1 RELATING TO AN INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB782 HD1 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB819 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO LIMU KALA.
HB820 HD1 RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
HB821 RELATING TO THE SALE OF ANIMALS.
HB847 HD1 RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
HB849 RELATING TO ANIMALS.
HB851 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
HB852 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
HB853 RELATING TO BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS.
HB871 HD1 RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
HB872 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP.
HB881 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON BEACHES.
HB885 HD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB905 HD1 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER YIELDS.
HB913 HD2 RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
HB914 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB918 RELATING TO GAMING.
HB932 HD1 RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB935 RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
HB936 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB948 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH.
HB949 HD2 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB950 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT ORDERS.
HB951 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB952 HD1 RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB953 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB954 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB960 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
HB961 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB962 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS.
HB1128 HD2 RELATING TO SUPPORT FOR TRADITIONAL NATIVE SPEAKERS OF HAWAIIAN.
HB1183 HD1 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
HB1184 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB1185 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
HB1186 HD1 RELATING TO LIABILITY.
HB1187 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1193 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
HB1194 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
HB1201 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
HB1203 HD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1204 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION.
HB1236 HD2 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB1238 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
HB1239 HD1 RELATING TO TOURISM.
HB1248 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
HB1251 RELATING TO THE SEEKING OF ASSISTANCE.
HB1259 HD1 RELATING TO DIRECT SHIPPING OF LIQUOR.
HB1261 HD2 RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSURE.
HB1263 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
HB1265 RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY.
HB1266 HD2 RELATING TO FOOD DONATIONS.
HB1267 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1268 HD1 RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
HB1269 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.
HB1300 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1301 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO CANCER.
HB1328 HD1 RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HB1330 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
HB1351 RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
HB1354 RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EARNINGS.
HB1370 HD1 RELATING TO THE STATE ARCHIVES.
HB1371 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE SAND ISLAND STATE RECREATION AREA.
HB1372 RELATING TO THE TIP CREDIT.
HB1373 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB1374 HD1 RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
HB1384 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO MANUFACTURING.
HB1385 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB1388 RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
HB1394 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1395 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1396 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB1405 HD1 RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1408 HD3 SD1 RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
HB1409 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
HB1410 HD1 RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
HB1411 RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICES.
HB1424 HD1 RELATING TO HEMP.
HB1425 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB1427 RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
HCR11 URGING THE COUNTIES TO DEVOTE SUFFICIENT FUNDING TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTY ETHICS BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS.
HCR103 HD1 URGING ALL BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATING IN HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES IN THEIR POLICIES TO REDUCE, TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, THE USE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
HCR199 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY PROVIDING CERTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ALL CHILDREN AND PREGNANT PERSONS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE QUALIFY FOR COVERAGE IF NOT FOR THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS.
HR8 URGING THE COUNTIES TO DEVOTE SUFFICIENT FUNDING TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COUNTY ETHICS BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS.
HR9 ESTABLISHING THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RED HILL TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY, WATER CONTAMINATION AND REMEDIATION, AND ALL RELATED IMPACTS.
HR10 ESTABLISHING A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP TO OVERSEE THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS' EXECUTION OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED PURSUANT TO ACT 279, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022, TO ADDRESS THE BENEFICIARY WAITING LIST.
HR109 HD1 URGING ALL BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATING IN HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES IN THEIR POLICIES TO REDUCE, TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, THE USE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
HR203 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY PROVIDING CERTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ALL CHILDREN AND PREGNANT PERSONS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE QUALIFY FOR COVERAGE IF NOT FOR THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS.
HR221 COMMENDING THE HEROES AND PROTECTORS OF O‘AHU'S DRINKING WATER.

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