Set time limit on preservation reviews for residential projects in TOD zones
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Water and Land on Jan. 28, 2025. _____________ Jan. 28, 2025, 9 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 415 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Water and Land Rep. Mark Hashem, Chair Rep. Rachele Lamosao, Vice Chair From: Grassroot […]
Grant researchers, watchdog groups greater access to government records
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs on Jan. 28, 2025._____________ Jan. 28, 2025, 2:00 p.m. Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 325 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Rep. David A. Tarnas, Chair Rep. Mahina Poepoe, Vice-Chair […]
HB29 does not adequately protect equity interests of homeowners
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Water & Land on Jan. 28, 2025._____________ Jan. 28, 2025, 9 a.m. Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 411 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Water & Land Rep. Mark J. Hashem, Chair Rep. Rachele F. Lamosao, Vice-Chair From: […]
Require digital access for all changes in administrative rules
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Government Operations on Jan. 28, 2025. _____________ Jan. 28, 2025, 3 p.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 225 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Government Operations Sen. Angus McKelvey, Chair Sen. Mike Gabbard, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of […]
SB353 offers excellent ways to protect public during emergencies
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs on Jan. 27, 2025._____________ Jan. 27, 2025, 3 p.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 225 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Sen. Brandon J.C. Elefante, […]
Cap fees associated with search and reproduction of public records
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Government Operations on Jan. 28, 2025. _____________ Jan. 28, 2025, 3 p.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 225 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Government Operations Sen. Angus McKelvey, Chair Sen. Mike Gabbard, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of […]
Create process to identify rules that are doing more harm than good
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Government Operations on Jan. 28, 2025._____________ Jan. 28, 2025, 3 p.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 225 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Government Operations Sen. Angus McKelvey, Chair Sen. Mike Gabbard, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii […]
Limit liability for beekeepers who follow industry best practices
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment on Jan. 27, 2025._____________ Jan. 27, 2025, 1 p.m. Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 224 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment Sen. Mike Gabbard, Chair Sen. Herbert “Tim” Richards, III, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot […]
Adopt ‘fiscal notes’ to monitor state budget and spending
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Government Operations on Jan. 28, 2025._____________ Jan. 28, 2025, 3 p.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 225 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Government Operations Sen. Angus McKelvey, Chair Sen. Mike Gabbard, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii […]
Hawaii cannot afford massive increase in rate of taxation on fuels
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection and the House Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems on Jan. 28, 2025. _____________ Jan. 28, 2025, 10 a.m. Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 325 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Energy & Environmental […]
