"Good Government" Bills Signed into Law!
Today seven “Good Government” bills were signed into law by Governor Green. These laws focus on ethics, transparency, and accountability.
Mahalo to Judge Foley, the Chair of the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct, Representative Tarnas, Senator Kharl Roads, Governor Green, and all who led the way!
House Majority Freshmen Class
The House Majority Freshmen Class assembled with House Leadership on March 23, 2023 after Floor Session to confer and share their experiences and progress during their first few months of public service.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): Kaua'i Volunteers
Glad to meet Kaua'i volunteers Michelle Emura and Rainier Fernandez on March 16, 2023. Mahalo to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for advocating for important legislation and fighting for a world without cancer.
State Capitol Event: Recognizing Equal Pay Day
On March 15, 2023, we recognized Equal Pay Day at the State Capitol. I met former professional surfer Keala Kennelly, my Kapa'a neighbor Beverly Tobias, civil rights attorney Elizabeth Fujiwara, along with the rest of the amazing women of the American Association of University Women.
Thank you for stopping by our office and spreading awareness of the importance of pay equity for working women in our State!
Happy Women's History Month!
As Women’s History Month closes, I would like to share these photos from the SB1 Act 2 signing. This bill becoming law is a huge step for women’s reproductive rights in Hawai’i, and should be celebrated.
Mahalo to all the women and inspiring advocates who worked on this law. Happy Women’s History Month!
2023 Mid-Session Newsletter
HR221: Commending the Heroes & Protectors of O‘ahu's Drinking Water
The House of Representatives passed HR221, a resolution commending the following leaders for the vital work that they did before and after the Red Hill Fuel Leak:
•Ernie Lau
•Healani Sonora-Pale
•Wayne Tanaka
These three individuals will be remembered as heroes and protectors of O’ahu’s water. Mahalo 🌺❤️
Bill Signing Ceremony: SB1 SD2 was signed into law as Act 2
SB1 SD2 was signed into law as Act 2 yesterday by Governor Josh Green, M.D.
Act 2 expands access to reproductive health care in Hawai‘i by establishing that the state will not deny or interfere with a person’s right to an abortion.
State Capitol Manufacturing Day 2023
Mahalo to Senator Lynn DeCoite and Representative Daniel Holt for bringing back Manufacturing Day at the State Capitol on March 21, 2023!
Our local companies showcased their locally-made products and I was excited to learn about how they used state grants to expand their businesses and increase jobs in Hawai'i.
