Grassroot testimonies — late March through early April 2025

from Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, April 7, 2025

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.

HAWAII LEGISLATURE

HOUSE

>> HCR61 — “Authorize study of fiscal notes, report findings to Legislature”

>> 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

>> 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”