#Hawaii House

Joint Legislation Proposed Meant to Improve Lives of Working Class

In a historic collaboration between the House, Senate with support of the governor, lawmakers are going into the legislative session with a joint focus to remove economic obstacles and improve the lives of residents statewide.

Legislature Passes Kupuna Caucus Package

Hawai‘i House and Senate lawmakers approved four Kupuna Caucus bills, bringing total funding to over $20 million for elder services in the community.

Conservative Organization Gives Low Marks to Hawai‘i Legislators

The ACUF has reviewed each piece of legislation voted on by Hawai‘i legislators to produce average scores for each chamber and individual scores for each member.

Hawai‘i Senate Approves 318 Bills

Hawai‘i State Senators approved 318 bills on third reading on Tuesday, March 7.

ANALYSIS: Should State Lawmakers Get a Pay Raise?

Your average state legislator currently earns a little over $46,000 per year, not including the $150 per day bonus (for living expenses) for outer island reps.

ANALYSIS: New Maps Fodder for Fans of Politics

New Big Island political maps drawn up by the state Reapportionment Commission create numerous possibilities for changes in Legislature.