Allow food trucks to operate by-right in ag districts as product stands can
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Maui Planning Commission on Feb. 25, 2025._____________ Feb. 25, 2025, 9 a.m.Planning Department Conference Room, Kalana Pakui Building To: Maui Planning Commission Kim Thayer, Chair Dale Thompson, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Policy Researcher RE: COMMENTS IN […]
Expand opportunities for farmers, ranchers to benefit from tourism
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Maui Planning Commission on Feb. 25, 2025_____________ Feb. 25, 2025, 9 a.m.Planning Department Conference Room, Kalana Pakui Building To: Maui Planning Commission Kim Thayer, Chair Dale Thompson, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Policy Researcher RE: COMMENTS IN […]
Create new property tax class for long-term affordable rentals
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Kauai County Council on Feb. 26, 2025._____________ Feb. 26, 2025, 8:30 a.m.Historic County Building To: Kauai County Council Mel Rapozo, Chair KipuKai Kuali’i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Policy Researcher RE: Bill 2944 — RELATING TO […]
Make pharmacists eligible for reimbursements from medical plans
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection on Feb. 25, 2025._____________ Feb 25, 2025 9:32 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 […]
Clarify definitions of ’emergency’ and ‘disaster’ to prevent political abuse
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Finance on Feb. 24, 2025._____________ Feb 24, 2025, 9 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 308 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Finance Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Chair Rep. Jenna Takenouchi, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, […]
Allow DLNR to hire contractors if SHPD review time exceeds 60 days
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Finance on Feb. 24, 2025._____________ Feb. 24, 2025, 2 p.m. Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 308 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Finance Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Chair Rep. Jenna Takenouchi, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, […]
Conveyance tax hikes on higher tiers could have broad negative effects
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Finance on Feb. 25, 2025._____________ Feb. 25, 2025, 10 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 308 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Finance Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Chair Rep. Jenna Takenouchi, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, […]
HB126 HD1 would help but do little to end deeper asset-forfeiture issues
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Finance on Feb. 25, 2025._____________ Feb. 25, 2025, 10 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 308 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Finance Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Chair Rep. Jenna Takenouchi, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, […]
Abolish school impact fees, transfer funds to where they will be used
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Finance on Feb. 24, 2025._____________ Feb. 24, 2025, 10 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 308 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Finance Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Chair Rep. Jenna Takenouchi, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, […]
Increasing capital gains tax could discourage investment in Hawaii
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Finance on Feb. 24, 2025._____________ Feb. 24, 2025, 10 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 308 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Finance Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Chair Rep. Jenna Takenouchi, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, […]
