The following are among state and county testimonies the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii submitted for consideration by the respective lawmakers in late March and early April 2025.
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HAWAII LEGISLATURE
HOUSE
>> HCR61 — “Authorize study of fiscal notes, report findings to Legislature”
>> HCR66 — “Reduce land costs by allowing single staircase resident buildings“
>> >> HCR67 HD1 — “Prioritize reform of convoluted building code adoption process”
>> HCR157 — “Create task force aimed at improving permitting process”
>> HB202 HD1 SD1 — “UI tax hike would be another setback for local businesses”
>> HB504 HD2 SD1 — “Reject further TAT increases and unfair blank tax bills in general”
>> HB596 HD1 — “Clarify ’emergency’ to limit discretionary executive power”
>> HB732 HD2 SD1 — “Increase valuations thresholds for SMA projects, link to inflation”
>> HB735 HD2 SD1— “Change ‘dwelling unit’ definition as applied to septic systems”
>> HB830 HD2 SD1— “Allow contractors to help if SHPD can’t meet deadline”
>> HB1379 HD2 SD1 — “Ease pathway for graduates of foreign medical schools to become doctors in Hawaii”
>> HB1424 — “Transparency needed to prevent misuse of allocated budget funds”
SENATE
>> SCR163 SD1 — “Flexible setback requirements would enhance land-use efficiency“
>> SR132/SR163 — “Urge counties to adopt flexible setbacks for state buildings”
>> SB38 SD2 HD1 — “Don’t let counties add costs to 201(H) housing projects”
>> SB106 HD1 SD1 — “Include Oahu in jaywalking reform, don’t limit change to pilot program”
>> SB353 SD2 HD2 — “Protect transparency laws during states of emergency”
>> SB1245 SD2 HD1— “Recognize pharmacists as providers, reimburse accordingly”
>> SB1279 SD2 HD1— “Reach more patients, expand use of telehealth by local pharmacists”
>> SB1396 SD3 HD2 — “TAT bill deserves to be rejected if only because it lacks specifics”
COUNTY COUNCILS
HONOLULU
>> Bill 17 (2025) CD1 — “Increase homeowner exemption to keep up with property values”
>> Bill 45 (2024) — “Boost qualifying threshold for low-income property tax credit”
KAUA‘I
>> Bill 2951 — “Allow more areas where artists and farmers markets can thrive”
