Testimony & Letters

Kent urges GASB to maintain strict accounting standards for governments

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii April 14, 2021

The Grassroot Institute submitted testimony in February to the private Government Accounting Standards Board, which is considering some rule changes that would make it easier for governments to ignore their long-term liabilities when crafting short-term budgets. This past Monday, April 12, 2021, Institute Executive Vice President Joe Kent met with the

Testimony, HCR118 & HR94, relating to digital currency

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii March 29, 2021

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on March 30, 2021, for consideration by the Hawaii House Committee on Finance. ______________ To: House Committee on Finance Rep. Sylvia Luke, Chair Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Joe Kent, Executive Vice President RE:

Testimony to Hawaii Tax Review Commission — In sum: No new taxes

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii March 17, 2021

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on March 17, 2021, for consideration by the Hawaii Tax Review Commission, which every five years conducts a systematic review of Hawaii’s tax structure, using standards such as equity and efficiency. The commission consists of seven members who are appointed

Testimony, HB200, relating to the state budget

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii March 16, 2021

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on March 17, 2021, for consideration by the Hawaii House Committee on Finance. ______________ To: House Committee on Finance Rep. Sylvia Luke, Chair Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Joe Kent, Executive Vice President RE:

Testimony, SCR4 & SR4 — Requesting a study of whether ‘certificate of need’ laws are necessary

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii March 15, 2021

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on March 16, 2021, for consideration by the Hawaii Senate Committee on Government Operations. ______________ To: Senate Committee on Government Operations Senator Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Chair Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Joe Kent,

Testimony on SB294, SD1, relating to property forfeiture

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii March 14, 2021

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on March 12, 2021, for consideration by the Hawaii Senate Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs. ______________ To: House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Rep. Mark M. Nakashima, Chair Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of

Testimony on SB276, relating to ‘temporary’ income tax hike on wealthy

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii March 5, 2021

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on March 4, 2021, for consideration by the Hawaii Senate Committee on Ways and Means. ______________ To: Senate Committee on Ways and Means Sen. Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair Sen. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii

TESTIMONY: Grassroot Institute supports PVSA exemption for cruise ships in Alaska

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii March 3, 2021

The following testimony was submitted by the Alaska Policy Forum and Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on March 5, 2021, for consideration by the Alaska State Legislature’s Senate Labor and Commerce Committee. _____________ March 5, 2021 To: Alaska Senate Labor and Commerce Committee Senator Mia Costello, Chair Senator Roger Holland, Vice Chair

Testimony — SB1087, SD1 on suspending payments to the EUTF

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii March 2, 2021

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on March 3, 2021, for consideration by the Hawaii Senate committees on Judiciary and Ways and Means. ______________ To: Senate Committee on Judiciary Sen. Karl Rhoads, Chair Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole., Vice Chair Senate Committee on Ways and Means Sen Donovan

Testimony — SB56, relating to revenue generation

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii March 2, 2021

The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on on March 3, 2021, for consideration by the Hawaii Senate Committee on Ways and Means. ______________ To: Senate Committee on Ways and Means Sen. Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair Sen. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of