NINE NEW REPRESENTATIVES JOIN HOUSE MAJORITY FOR IMPORTANT 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Representatives Stacelynn Kehaulani Eli (from left), Troy Hashimoto, Rida Cabanilla, Scot Matayoshi, Speaker Scott K. Saiki, David Tarnas, Dale Kobayashi, Christine M.L. Wildberger and Lisa Kitagawa. 

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – House Speaker Scott K. Saiki and the House Majority Democrats are pleased to welcome nine newly elected Representatives to the 2019 Legislature.

"The incoming Representatives are a very diverse, energetic group and will make a significant contribution to the legislature," said Speaker Saiki.

The nine new members are moving into their offices, hiring staff and receiving training on the legislative process. The group embodies one of the largest freshmen classes at the legislature in recent history. The House has a total of 51 members statewide.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE CHAIR ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE

House Speaker Scott K. Saiki is pleased to announce the Representatives who will be part of the House Leadership and the committee chair assignments for the Thirtieth Legislature.

"The House of Representatives has organized in record time. Our new leadership team and committee chairs reflect the diversity of the House and the entire state," said Speaker Saiki. "We know that there are significant policy issues that need to be resolved and our team is prepared to address them in the upcoming legislative session."

The committee structure has been adjusted to combine related subject areas, focus committee jurisdictions on critical issues, and streamline the hearing process.

The House of Representatives Shares Voting Information

The House of Representatives would like to share important information with you about voting. The 2018 General Election is Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Know your polling place! Voters are assigned to a polling place based on their residence address. Visit State of Hawaii, Office of Elections https://elections.hawaii.gov/ to find your polling place or call 453-VOTE (8683).