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Photo of Scot Z. Matayoshi

House District 49
Kāne‘ohe, Maunawili
Room: 422
Phone: 808-586-8470
Fax: 808-586-8474
repmatayoshi@capitol.hawaii.gov

Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi represents the 49th District, covering portions of Kāneʻohe and Kailua. He currently serves as Majority Whip and Chair of Labor & Government Operations. He also sits on the committees for Culture, Arts & International affairs, Education, and Higher Education & Technology.

As a former public school teacher, he knows the importance of a solid, well-rounded education. To that end he believes supporting and developing teachers in the classroom is one of the keys to education. He believes Hawaii needs a strong agricultural industry as part of the foundation of a stable economy. He is also committed to addressing the high cost of living in Hawaii, including housing.

Rep. Matayoshi graduated from Punahou School and interned with the late U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka while attending Claremont McKenna College. He returned to Hawaii after graduation to become a public school science teacher at Nanakuli High and Intermediate School while earning a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Hawaii. He later received a law degree from the University of Hawaii.

Rep. Matayoshi serves on several community organizations including as a member of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association Legal Committee and a member the Ko`olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club.

2025 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2025
Measure and Title
HB1
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
HB42
RELATING TO UTILITIES.
HB43
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
HB44
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB45
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB46
RELATING TO REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
HB69
RELATING TO A COMPENSATORY TIME CASH-OUT PILOT PROGRAM.
HB70
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM.
HB71
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB72
RELATING TO PHARMACY.
HB87
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB89
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
HB102
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB106
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB110
RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
HB117
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB123
RELATING TO FISHERIES.
HB125
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB128
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
HB134
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB136
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB138
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB139
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB144
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
HB147
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.
HB150
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB156
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB169
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
HB175
RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
HB204
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB205
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB211
RELATING TO STREAM MAINTENANCE.
HB212
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB213
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
HB215
RELATING TO MEDICAL INFORMED CONSENT.