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House District 49
Kāne‘ohe, Maunawili

Room: 433
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 Chair of Consumer Protection & Commerce.

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 of the Ko`olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club.

Education:
• William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii - J.D. - 2012
• College of Education, University of Hawaii - M.Ed - 2008
• Claremont McKenna College - B.A. - 2006
• Punahou School

Professional & Community Activities:
• Hawaii State Bar Association
• Associate with Shlack Ito, LLC
• Science Teacher at Nanakuli High and Intermediate School
• Member of Hawaii United Okinawa Association Legal Committee
• Member of the Ko`olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club
• Malama Honua Public Charter School Foundation - Board Member
• Pacific Century Fellows - Class of 2016
• Member of the Board of Directors of the Domestic Violence Action Center
• Vice President of the Kaneohe Christmas Parade

January 22, 2025

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2025/01/13/hawaii-news/hawaii-legislature-will-again-focus-on-illegal-fireworks/

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/lawmaker-posts-rare-win-for-injured-workers-and-pushes-for-more/

April 5, 2023

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/01/hawaii-legislature-inside-the-push-to-make-school-meals-free-in-hawaii/

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/04/25/hawaii-news/bill-would-require-10-of-hawaii-bought-produce-to-be-locally-grown/

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2026 Committee Member of

Consumer Protection & Commerce

2026 Allowance Report

Expenditure Report

Measures Introduced in 2026

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.
HB71 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB87 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB89 HD3 RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
HB102 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB106 HD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB117 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB123 RELATING TO FISHERIES.
HB128 HD1 RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
HB136 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB138 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB139 HD2 SD1 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 HD1 RELATING TO MOPEDS.
HB175 HD1 RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
HB204 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB205 HD1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB211 HD1 RELATING TO STREAM MAINTENANCE.
HB212 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB213 HD1 RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
HB215 RELATING TO MEDICAL INFORMED CONSENT.
HB220 HD1 RELATING TO MOPED INSURANCE.
HB221 RELATING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION.
HB222 HD1 RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
HB224 HD1 RELATING TO PROPERTY RIGHTS.
HB225 HD1 RELATING TO SQUATTING.
HB236 RELATING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
HB238 HD1 RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
HB239 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.
HB240 RELATING TO OVERDOSE PREVENTION.
HB241 HD1 RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
HB244 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
HB245 HD1 RELATING TO STUDENT HEAT EXPOSURE SAFETY.
HB246 RELATING TO STATE LICENSED CARE FACILITIES.
HB247 RELATING TO THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
HB248 RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.
HB249 HD1 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB251 RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK.
HB252 HD1 RELATING TO MANAGING AGENTS.
HB253 HD1 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB254 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB255 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB256 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
HB279 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB299 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
HB301 RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
HB321 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB331 HD2 RELATING TO PERMITS.
HB332 HD1 RELATING TO RECYCLING.
HB335 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB366 HD1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB423 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB424 HD2 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB425 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB426 HD1 RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE.
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.
HB435 HD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
HB455 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
HB475 RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES.
HB476 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS TAX.
HB478 RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
HB479 RELATING TO THE TIP CREDIT.
HB480 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB501 HD2 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB533 HD1 RELATING TO HISTORIC PROPERTY.
HB541 RELATING TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
HB557 HD2 RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
HB559 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB619 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB625 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB627 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB645 RELATING TO HOMELESS YOUTH.
HB656 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES.
HB701 HD3 SD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB702 HD1 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB704 RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
HB711 RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
HB717 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB731 HD1 RELATING TO MINORS.
HB737 HD1 RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
HB753 HD1 RELATING TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES TAX CREDIT.
HB756 HD2 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB757 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB807 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB808 RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE.
HB809 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB810 HD1 RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
HB811 RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.
HB812 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB813 HD1 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
HB814 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB815 HD1 RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
HB820 RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
HB847 HD1 RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.
HB848 RELATING TO EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND CONTRIBUTIONS.
HB856 RELATING TO THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
HB863 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB865 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB878 HD1 RELATING TO LANDFILLS.
HB880 HD3 RELATING TO EARLY CHILD INTERVENTION.
HB893 HD1 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB900 HD2 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HB903 HD1 RELATING TO STUDENT HEALTH.
HB904 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HB906 RELATING TO RECYCLING.
HB911 RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAMS.
HB918 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO LABELING.
HB942 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB967 HD1 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
HB968 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB973 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
HB979 HD1 RELATED TO SUMMARY POSSESSION.
HB980 HD1 RELATING TO ANIMALS.
HB981 HD1 RELATING TO ATTORNEYS' FEES.
HB982 HD3 SD1 RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
HB983 HD1 RELATING TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
HB1176 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB1184 HD1 RELATING TO CONTROLLED-ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE.
HB1224 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1234 HD1 RELATING TO WATER SAFETY.
HB1272 RELATING TO A HAWAII TEACHER REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.
HB1277 HD2 RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET.
HB1278 HD2 RELATING TO HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL.
HB1286 HD1 RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.
HB1307 HD2 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1342 RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAMS.
HB1343 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1344 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1345 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION.
HB1381 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HB1382 HD1 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HB1389 HD1 RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
HB1416 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB1441 RELATING TO THEFT.
HB1451 HD1 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB1476 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS.
HB1485 RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
HB1489 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB1497 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB1500 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Hawai'i State Legislature

Representative Scot Z. Matayoshi (D)