Below are the testimonies submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii between early June and mid July for consideration by the Honolulu and Maui county councils and the Maui Planning Commission.
HONOLULU COUNTY COUNCIL
>> Bill 49 (2025) — “Increase property tax exemption for homeowners age 65 and older”
>> Bill 50 (2025) — “Increase property tax exemption for homeowners under age 65”
MAUI COUNTY COUNCIL
>> Bill 9 (2025) — “Grassroot urges Maui County Council to defer STR phaseout indefinitely”
>> Bill 75 (2025), CD1 — “Allow agricultural tourism activities by-right in Maui ag districts”
>> Bill 76 (2025), CD1 FD1 — “Pass Maui ‘food truck’ bill that nixes need for special-use permits”
>> Bill 76 (2025), CD1 — “Ditch department rule requiring permits for food trucks in ag lands”
>> Bill 104 (2024), CD1 — “Allowing kitchenettes would help achieve several county goals”
>> Bill 104 (2024), CD1 FD1 — “Maui ‘kitchenette’ bill is simple solution to big problem”
>> Resolution 25-142 — “Maui County should consider increasing size limits for ADUs”
MAUI PLANNING COMMISSION
>> Item A(4) — “Waive registration rules to help Maui’s bed and breakfasts rebound”
