Hawaii Republican Representatives Working Hard for You!
Aloha Friends and Neighbors
This week we have started our 5-day Recess. This does not mean legislators and staff will not work or be in their offices. Recess is when House and Senate members do not convene for the floor session on these particular days. Recess allows uninterrupted time for committee hearings and other non-voting business and additional time for Legislators to review bills and resolutions before crossover.
Your Republican Representatives are continuing to work for you!
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Rep. Matsumoto finished up her committee hearings this week before the start of the 5-day recess.
This year her top priority was to tackle the high cost of living. She introduced 6 bills including eliminating the general excise tax from food and medical services and eliminating the income tax for low and middle-income earners.
Rep. Garcia hosted Waipahu Intermediate School for a special field trip to the State Capitol!
Student engagement in government is important because it helps young people understand how policies and decisions are made, and how they can have an impact on their communities.
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WATCH VIDEO: Visit Representative Gene Ward's Instagram to listen to his speech on the newly adopted 2023 House Rules. @repward ([link removed])
"A legislative colleague, who is now incarcerated, once said “I can kill a bill anytime I want”. We recognize power can, and has been, abused, but we have not made the changes necessary within our own government to ensure it can’t happen again."
Rep. Pierick hosted a Fellowship Luncheon where legislators are invited to gather together, share a meal and strengthen each other's faith through fellowship.
Rep. Pierick is hosting a Bible Study on March 1 with pastors in his office in the Capitol! If you are a pastor, please join! March 3rd, 8:30-9:30 AM Hawaii State Capitol, Room 318.
Rep. Alcos presented a certificate from the House of Representatives congratulating students that were on the National Elementary Honors Society at Keoneula Elementary school.
Special thanks to Principal Paul Taja & School Counselor Joshua Dela Cruz!
STILL MOVING! The following measures are moving through the legislature. To track these bills, submit testimony, and more, visit the capitol website www.capitol.hawaii.gov ([link removed]) or click the bill numbers below.
Rep. Matsumoto
HB 942 ([link removed]) - Relating to Emergency Medical Response
HB 1145 ([link removed]) - Relating to Adult Changing Stations
Rep. Alcos
HB 1437 ([link removed]) - Relating to Crime
HB 1206 ([link removed]) - Relating to State Permitting Office
Rep. Ward
HB 461 ([link removed]) - Relating to ACT 86, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021
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.
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.
If you have any comments, questions, or concerns that you would like to be addressed by your Representatives, please do not hesitate to reach out! Visit the capitol website for contact information. ([link removed])
Mahalo,
Hawaii State House Republican Caucus
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