Waive registration rules for Maui B&Bs destroyed by 2023 fires
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Maui County Council on Feb. 7, 2025. _____________ Feb. 7, 2025, 9 a.m.Council Chamber, Kalana O Maui Building To: Maui County Council Alice Lee, Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura, Vice-Chair From: Jonathan Helton, Policy Researcher Grassroot Institute of Hawaii RE: RESOLUTION […]
Liberate hair braiders from limbo under current licensing requirements
The following testimony was submitted for consideration by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Feb. 7, 2025, by the Senate Committees on Commerce and Consumer Protection. _____________ Feb. 7, 2025, 9:50 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 229 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, Chair Sen. Carol Fukunaga, Vice-Chair From: […]
Create separate, more relevant path to licensure for nail technicians
The following testimony was submitted for consideration by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Feb. 7, 2025, by the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection. _____________ Feb. 7, 2025, 9:50 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 229 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, Chair Sen. Carol Fukunaga, Vice-Chair From: […]
Cosmetology licensure compact would provide many benefits
The following testimony was submitted for consideration by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Feb. 7, 2025, by the Senate Committees on Commerce and Consumer Protection. _____________ Feb. 7, 2025, 9:50 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 229 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, Chair Sen. Carol Fukunaga, Vice-Chair From: […]
Prioritize HHFDC funds to by-right, high-density projects in TOD zones
The following testimony was submitted for consideration by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Feb. 7, 2025, by the Senate Committees on Housing and Water and Land. _____________ Feb. 7, 2025, 1:15 p.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 430 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Housing Sen. Stanley Chang, Chair Sen. Troy N. Hashimoto, Vice-Chair Senate […]
Don’t let counties’ GET surcharge become ‘forever temporary tax’
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Housing on Feb. 6, 2025. _____________ Feb. 6, 2025, 1:05 p.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 225 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Housing Sen. Stanley Chang, Chair Sen. Troy Hashimoto, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, […]
Eliminate inclusionary zoning rules for certain properties to boost housing
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Housing on Feb. 6, 2025. _____________ Feb. 6, 2025, 1:05 p.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 225 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Housing Sen. Stanley Chang, Chair Sen. Troy Hashimoto, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, […]
Require DLNR to hire contractors when needed to speed up permitting
The following testimony was submitted for consideration by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on Feb. 7, 2025, by the Senate Committees on Water and Land and Hawaiian Affairs. _____________ Feb. 7, 2025, 1:16 p.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 229 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Water and Land Sen. Lorraine Inouye, Chair Sen. Brandon Elefante, Vice […]
Consider tax proposals in HB959 separately — and with specific rates
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by House Committee on Economic Development and Technology on Feb. 7, 2025. _____________ Feb. 7, 2025, 10:15 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 423 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Economic Development & Technology Rep. Greggor Ilagan, Chair Rep. Ikaika Hussey, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot […]
Waive GET on SNAP/WIC-eligible items for immediate cost-of-living relief
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by House Committee on Economic Development and Technology on Feb. 7, 2025. _____________ Feb. 7, 2025, 10:15 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 423 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Economic Development and Technology Rep. Greggor Ilagan, Chair Rep. Ikaika Hussey, Vice Chair From: […]
