Aloha Friends, Neighbors, and Republicans!
The Hawaii State House Republican Caucus is here to ensure you are fairly represented in the legislature. The 2023 legislative session is well underway and we are all working hard to make your voices heard.
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| The Republican Report will be sent out weekly to update you on legislation, events, and opportunities to get involved in the legislative process. We are so grateful for your support! |
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| Representative Lauren Matsumoto
DISTRICT 38 Mililani & Mililani Mauka
Rep. Matsumoto has been in the legislature for over 10 years and currently serves as the Republican Caucus Leader. She is the chair of Women in Government, a member of the Daughters of Hawaii, Miss Hawaii 2011, and a founding member of the Echelon Board of the Salvation Army.
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| Representative Diamond Garcia
DISTRICT 42 Hoopili, Ewa & Kapolei
Rep. Garcia is the youngest Republican ever elected in the State of Hawaii. He is the Republican Caucus Floor Leader as well as the Vice Chairman of the Hawaii Republican Party.
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| Representative Gene Ward
DISTRICT 18 Hawaii Kai
Rep. Ward is the longest-serving member of the Republican Caucus and the Republican Caucus Policy Leader. He is a Vietnam Veteran, Ph.D., and a Former Peace Corp Director. He is also a Polyglot, speaking Malay, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and English.
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| Representative David Alcos
DISTRICT 41 Ewa Beach
Rep. Alcos is the Assistant Republican Caucus Leader. He is a successful business owner and contractor as well as a 6th generation Ewa Beach Resident.
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| Representative Elijah Pierick
DISTRICT 39 Royal Kunia & Waipahu
Rep. Pierick is the Assistant Republican Caucus Floor Leader. He is a Chaplain and Ethics Committee member for Hospice. He is also an Officer in the Air Force Reserves.
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| Representative Kanani Souza
DISTRICT 43 Kapolei
Rep. Souza is the Republican Caucus Whip. She is a licensed attorney in Hawaii and Washington D.C. She is also a former deputy prosecuting attorney in the city and county of Honolulu.
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Cost of Living
- HB623: Proposes to exempt food and medical services from the General Excise Tax
- HB624: Eliminates the income tax for middle and low-income earners.
- HB625: Creates a three-day GET tax holiday.
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Government Reform
- HB626: Establish term limits for members of the legislatures to 12 years.
- HB627: Introduces improvements in the standards of conduct concerning elected officials.
- HB628: Bolsters election security and increases Voter Service Centers on Election Day.
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Rights
- HB629: Aligns state law with the current FDA requirements under the Right to Try Act of 2017.
- HB630: Decentralizes the DOE to create locally elected school boards by county.
- HB631: Feasibility study for instituting the Occupational Licensing Consumer Choice Act.
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Housing
- HB632 Requires Hawaiian Homes Commission to use leases for federally insured lending programs.
- HB633 Establishes a Local Housing Market that is tied to residents' incomes.
- HB634 Updates Hawaii Revised Statutes pre-tax savings plans to assist first-time home buyers with a downpayment.
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Crime & Rehabilitation
- HB635 Increase punishment for the offenses of second and third-degree property theft.
- HB636 Allows civilians to use deadly force for self-protection.
- HB637 Requires homeless individuals to be assigned a social worker to assess their mental health upon arrest.
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| The following measures are moving through the legislature. To track these bills, submit testimony, and more, visit the capitol website www.capitol.hawaii.gov or click the bill numbers below. |
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Rep. Alcos
HB 1437 - Relating to Crime
HB 1206 - Relating to State Permitting Office
NEXT HEARING: 2/14/23 9:30 AM
HB 1433 - Relating to Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Beds
NEXT HEARING: 2/15/23 11:30 AM |
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Rep. Matsumoto
HB 939 - Relating to the Individual Housing Account Program
HB 942 - Relating to Emergency Medical Response
HB 1145 - Relating to Adult Changing Stations |
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Rep. Ward
HB 927 - Relating to Energy
NEXT HEARING: 2/14/23 9:10AM
HB 461 - Relating to ACT 86, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021
NEXT HEARING: 2/14/23 9:30AM |
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| Capitol Convos is an opportunity for conservative Representatives to invite the public into the legislative session. We share information on what is going on at the capitol, how to get involved in the legislative process, address important community issues, and, answer your questions. |
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| Capitol Convos airs live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5-6 PM on AM 690 & 94.3 FM The Answer.
Please feel free to call into the show and ask questions! (833) 296-8255.
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