Proposal to increase TAT — again — feeds cynicism about taxes
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Jan. 30, 2025 for consideration by the House Committees on Tourism, Housing and Economic Development & Technology. _____________ Jan. 30, 2025, 9 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 423 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Tourism Rep. Adrian K. Tam, Chair Rep. Shirley Ann Templo, […]
Make it easier to remove criminal ‘squatters’ from private property
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce on Jan. 30, 2025._____________ Jan. 30, 2025, 2 p.m. Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 329 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi, Chair Rep. Cory M. Chun, […]
Allow self-certification and change flood-zone rules for solar projects
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Jan. 30, 2025, for consideration by the Senate Committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Government Operations._____________ Jan. 30, 2025, 3 p.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 415 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs Sen. Glenn Wakai, Chair Sen. Stanley Chang, […]
Reform of Hawaii’s abuse-prone civil asset forfeiture long overdue
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Judiciary on Jan. 30, 2025._____________ Jan. 30, 2025, 9:15 a.m. Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 016 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Judiciary Sen. Karl Rhoads, Chair Sen. Mike Gabbard, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, […]
Paid family leave appealing, but tradeoffs might not be worth it
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Labor on Jan. 30, 2025. _____________ Jan. 30, 2025, 9 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 309 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Labor Rep. Jackson D. Sayama, Chair Rep. Mike Lee, Vice-Chair From: Ted Kefalas, Director of Strategic […]
Conveyance tax surge could harm economy and housing market
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Housing on Jan. 29, 2025._____________ Jan. 29, 2025, 9:15 a.m. Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 430 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Housing Rep. Luke A. Evslin, Chair Rep. Tyson K. Miyake, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii […]
Extend waiver of certain fees for accessory dwelling unit construction
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu City Council on Jan. 29, 2025._____________ Jan. 29, 2025, 10 a.m.Honolulu Hale To: Honolulu City Council Tommy Waters, Chair Matt Weyer, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, Director of Strategic Campaigns RE: Bill 63 (2024) — […]
Let septic systems serve up to five rooms across multiple dwellings
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection on Jan. 30, 2025. _____________ Jan. 30, 2025, 9 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 325 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection Rep. Nicole Lowen, Chair Rep. Amy Perruso, Vice Chair […]
Expand allowable farmers market venues to boost island’s economy
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kaua’i County Council on Jan. 29, 2025._____________ Jan. 29, 2025, 8:30 a.m.Historic County Building To: Kaua’i County Council Mel Rapozo, Chair KipuKai Kuali’i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Policy Researcher RE: Bill 2942 — RELATING TO […]
List of fees and charges should be kept current and accessible
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu City Council on Jan. 29, 2025._____________ Jan. 29, 2025, 10 a.m.Honolulu Hale To: Honolulu City Council Tommy Waters, Chair Matt Weyer, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, Director of Strategic Campaigns RE: Bill 9 (2025) — […]
