#2022 Legislative session

DHHL Summary of Legislative Session: 5 Proposals Make it Through

In September 2021, the Hawaiian Homes Commission approved 10 legislative proposals to be forwarded by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands – DHHL- to Gov. David Ige’s office for consideration in his submittal to the 31st Hawaii State Legislature.

Five of DHHL’s proposals were included in the governor’s final administrative package. Five of the proposals made it to the governor’s final administrative package.

Legislature Passes Measures to Protect State’s Natural Resources

The state Legislature, among many other priorities during the 2022 legislative session, took action to be a better steward of the environment.

Kūpuna Caucus Secures $30M in Funding

The Kūpuna Caucus secured over $30 million in funding for various programs, centers and resources aimed at caring for and protecting kūpuna across the state during this legislative session, the caucus stated.

‘Banner Year’: State Legislature Approves More Than $1B For Native Hawaiian Programs

The 2022 state legislative session wrapped up Thursday, May 5, but not before lawmakers infused more than $1 billion into projects and initiatives that will benefit Native Hawaiians.