Disclosure requirements for permits could slow already glacial process
March 31, 2026, 2 p.m. Hawaii State Capitol Conference Room 325 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Rep. David Tarnas, Chair Rep. Mahina Poepoe, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, Director of Strategic Campaigns RE: TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO SB2140 SD1 HD1 — RELATING TO […]
Preapproved housing designs could streamline permits and reduce costs
March 31, 2026, 1 p.m. Hawaii State Capitol Conference Room 225 and Videoconference To: Senate Committee on Housing Sen. Stanley Chang, Chair Sen. Troy N. Hashimoto, Vice Chair Senate Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs Sen. Glenn Wakai, Chair Sen. […]
Natural hair braiding exemption from licensing requirements would reduce regulatory burden
March 31, 2026, 2:05 p.m. Hawaii State Capitol Conference Room 329 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi, Chair Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, Director of Strategic […]
Farmers markets in city parks could boost entrepreneurship opportunities
March 31, 2026, 1 p.m. Honolulu Hale To: Honolulu City Council Committee on Housing, Homelessness and Parks Andria Tupola, Chair Augie Tulba, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted Kefalas, Director of Strategic Campaigns RE: Bill 30 (2026) — RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKS Aloha Chair Tupola, Vice Chair […]
Building code audit could streamline housing permitting and reduce costs
March 31, 2026, 10 a.m. Hawaii State Capitol Conference Room 411 and Videoconference To: House Committee on Water and Land Rep. Mark J. Hashem, Chair Rep. Dee Morikawa, Vice Chair House Committee on Public Safety Rep. Della Au Belatti, Chair Rep. […]
