Increase homeowner exemption now to keep ahead of future assessments
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu City Council on March 19, 2025._____________ March 19, 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 17 (2025), CD1 […]
Require health plans to recognize pharmacists as participating providers
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Health on March 19, 2025._____________ March 19, 2025 9:05 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 329 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Health Rep. Gregg Takayama, Chair Rep. Sue L. Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted […]
Make outdoor dining program permanent for Oahu restaurants
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu City Council on March 19, 2025._____________ March 19, 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 1 (2025) CD1 […]
Repeal well-intended but obsolete city tax rebates, permit waivers
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the Honolulu City Council on March 19, 2025._____________ March 19, 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 3 (2025) — […]
Allow pharmacists to serve eligible facilities, patients via telehealth
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Health on March 19, 2025._____________ March 19, 2025 9:05 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 329 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Health Rep. Gregg Takayama, Chair Rep. Sue L. Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted […]
Expand enterprise zone program to give more businesses a break
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems on March 19, 2025._____________ March 19, 2025, 9:30 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 325 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa, Chair Rep. Matthias Kusch, Vice Chair From: […]
Allow more homes per lot in Maui, Lanai residential zones
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 March 19, 2025._____________ March 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 two kitchenettes per dwelling to increase housing availability
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 March 19, 2025._____________ March 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, […]
Set standards for ag tourism so farmers can diversify income
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on March 19, 2025, for consideration by the Senate Committees on Agriculture and Environment, Water and Land, Economic Development and Tourism and Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs._____________ March 19, 2025, 1 p.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 229 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment […]
Establish task force toexplore feasibility of airport corporation
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration by the House Committee on Transportation on March 20, 2025._____________ March 20, 2025, 10:15 a.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 430 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Transportation Rep. Darius K. Kila, Chair Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii […]
