Support ‘kitchenette’ measure but reject parking rule amendment
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Maui County Council Disaster Recovery, International Affairs and Planning Committee on Feb. 19, 2025._____________ Feb. 19, 2025, 1:30 p.m.Council Chamber, Kalana O Maui Building To: Maui County Council Disaster Recovery, International Affairs and Planning Committee Tamara Paltin, Chair Nohelani U‘u-Hodgins, […]
Allow self-certification and change flood-zone rules for solar projects
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection on Feb. 20, 2025._____________ Feb. 20, 2025, 9:30 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: […]
Allow more homes per lot to meet Maui’s dire housing shortage
Feb. 19, 2025, 1:30 p.m.Council Chamber, Kalana O Maui Building To: Maui County Council Disaster Recovery, International Affairs and Planning Committee Tamara Paltin, Chair Nohelani U‘u-Hodgins, Vice-Chair From: Jonathan Helton, Policy Researcher Grassroot Institute of Hawaii RE: Bill 103 (2024) — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19.08, MAUI COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO DENSITY […]
Adopt electrical code exemptions for quicker work and permitting
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Hawai‘i County Council on Feb. 19, 2025._____________ Feb. 19, 2025, 9 a.m.Hawai‘i County Building To: Hawai‘i County Council Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Policy Researcher RE: Bill 12 (2025) — […]
Allow healthcare facilities to be built by-right in industrial zones
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Hawai‘i County Council on Feb. 19, 2025._____________ Feb. 19, 2025, 9 a.m.Hawai‘i County Building To: Hawai‘i County Council Holeka Goro Inaba, Chair Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Malia Hill, Policy Director RE: Bill 22 (2025)— RELATING […]
Empower pharmacists to reach remote patients via telehealth
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection on Feb. 20, 2025._____________ Feb. 20, 2025 9:30 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: Grassroot […]
Shift focus of job requirements from degrees to practical skills
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means on Feb. 18, 2025._____________ Feb. 18, 2025 10:01 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 211 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Ways and Means Sen. Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair Sen. Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Vice Chair […]
Joining compact would expand options for Hawaii beauty workers
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means on Feb. 19, 2025._____________ Feb. 19, 2025, 10:02 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 211 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Ways and Means Sen. Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair Sen. Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Vice Chair […]
Spare disaster-stricken buildings from SMA requirements
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means on Feb. 19, 2025._____________ Feb. 19, 2025, 10:02 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 211 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Ways and Means Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz, Chair Sen. Sharon Moriwaki, Vice Chair From: Grassroot […]
Remove unnecessary distance rule in jaywalking reform bill
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Judiciary on Feb. 19, 2025._____________ Feb. 19, 2025, 9:45 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, […]
