Gov. David Ige has appointed Phyllis Shimabukuro-Geiser as the Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture chairperson. Glenn Muranaka is appointed as deputy to the chair. Shimabukuro-Geiser was designated acting chairperson for the Board of Agriculture last month. She has also served as deputy to the chairperson since 2015. Shimabukuro-Geiser is a long-time advocate of agriculture, having worked at Mikilua Poultry Farm, Inc. in Waiʻanae where she served as vice president and administrative fiscal assistant. She was also vice president of Associated Producers Corp. in Honolulu. “Phyllis has been instrumental in moving the department forward in our efforts to increase local food production,” said Gov. Ige. Muranaka retired from Meadow Gold Dairies after a 45-year career at the company. He started as a statistical clerk in 1972 and wrapped up his career after more than 20 years as Meadow Golds’ president and general manager. Muranaka led diversity initiatives and created a climate for creativity and increased innovation. Muranaka was inducted into the Hawai‘i Food Industry Association’s Hall of Fame. He is also the recipient of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources’ 2018 Ka Lei Hano Heritage Award. “Glenn has been a proven leader in agriculture and he will be an asset to the department,” Ige said. Both appointments are subject to Senate confirmation. #shimabukurogeisser #glennmuranaka #PhyllisshimabukuroGeiser #meadowgolddairies #BoardofAgriculture #governorige #hawaiisenate

(Honolulu) – Maintenance workers with the Dept. of Land and Natural Resources begin the process today of cleaning up from the weekend’s powerful winter storm. Heavy surf and high winds broke nine vessels away from their off-shore moorings on Maui and Molokai. At the Lahaina Small Boat Harbor on Maui six boats ended up on rocks on the shoreline. Two boats came ashore in Kihei one on Molokai. The DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) requires all mooring permittees to maintain their moorings and to have insurance to help facilitate the safe removal of the crafts. Waves inundated the parking lot at the Hale‘iwa Small Boat Harbor late Sunday afternoon, but there was no damage and the water has receded. State parks on Kaua‘i got the brunt of damaging winds. At Koke‘e and Waimea Canyon State Parks strong winds brought down numerous trees, power, and telephone lines. A waterline was severed when a tree fell on it, and 150,000 gallons drained from the park’s main tank. Power is currently out in the parks and without it pumps are inoperable and eventually the tank could run dry. The leak has been identified and isolated and repairs are beginning. Carswell, Camp Sloggett and the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) cabin are currently without water. The Ka‘iwi tidepools trail remains closed due to continued dangerous sea conditions. Vehicle access into the Ka‘ena Point State Park Reserve on the Mokulēʻia side remains closed to give the road a chance to dry out. Hikers and bikers are allowed in the park which is the gateway to the Ka‘ena Point Natural Area Reserve at O‘ahu’s most northwestern point. On the Keawa‘ula side the road is now reopened to the third dip in the road. It is filled with water and as soon as it drains the entire road will reopen. Elsewhere on Kaua‘i, wind blew the roof off the Russian Fort Elizabeth comfort station and crews are in the process of fixing it. One half of the Fern Grotto trail in Wailua River State Park is closed because of fallen trees and crews are also working to clear it. No damage has been reported so far by the DLNR Division of State Parks on O‘ahu, Maui, Molokai and Hawai‘i island. Some parks, that closed in advance of the storm will likely reopen soon, though crews are still assessing any damage or safety issues. Please check the DLNR Division of State Parks website for updates: http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/ The DLNR Division of Historic Preservation (SHPD) has not received any reports of iwi kapuna (ancestral remains) being uncovered along coastlines impacted by unprecedented wave run-up but anticipate getting them as water begins receding. Please report any findings to SHPD at 808-692-8015. The division reminds people that disturbing any iwi kupuna is potentially a criminal violation and is considered culturally disrespectful. # # # #dlnr #stateparks #smallboatharbors #maui #molokai #oahu #honoulu #kauai #ferngrotto #wailuariverstatepark

Gov. David Ige issued a supplementary emergency proclamation that extends the disaster emergency relief period for homelessness. The emergency proclamation aims to accelerate the completion of housing projects for individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness. The proclamation also expands shelter capacity and access to services, especially for unsheltered individuals. The supplementary emergency proclamation continues until April 13, 2019, unless it is terminated by a separate proclamation. ### #homelessness #governorige #davidige #emergencyproclamation

Governor Ige extends emergency proclamation for Kaua‘i flooding HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige issued a sixth supplementary proclamation for Kaua‘i County, which continues to recover from severe flooding and damage caused by heavy rains in April 2018. The supplementary proclamation will continue to provide relief for disaster damages, losses and suffering, while also protecting the health, safety and welfare of the people of Kaua‘i. Gov. Ige issued the first emergency proclamation on April 15, 2018, a supplementary proclamation on April 18, and a second proclamation on June 17. Acting Gov. Doug Chin issued the third supplementary proclamation on Aug. 16, and Gov. Ige signed the fourth and fifth supplementary proclamations on Oct. 15 and Dec. 14, 2018, respectively. The sixth supplementary emergency proclamation extends the disaster emergency relief period until April 13, 2019. #kauai #flashflood #dougchin #davidige #kauaiflooding

(Kula)–An opening hearing will be held to receive testimony on the December 8, 2018 submittal of the Auwahi Wind Farm draft Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) amendment. Auwahi Wind Energy, LLC operates eight 3-megawatt wind turbines augmented by an 11-megawatt battery storage system located on ‘Ulupalakua Ranch, on the eastern side of the island of Maui. The project was constructed in 2012 and has been in operation since that time. The DLNR Division Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) hearing will be held at 7:00 pm on February 15, 2019 at Kula Elementary School, 5000 Kula Highway in Kula. The project has an approved HCP and associated Incidental Take License (ITL) that was issued February 9, 2012 for incidental take of four species protected under State and Federal endangered species laws. Model estimates show that the take limit of one of the species, the Hawaiian Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus), has been reached due to the wind turbines causing greater fatalities than anticipated and Auwahi Wind is requesting an increased take for it. Auwahi Wind Energy, LLC is seeking approval of a major amendment to the HCP as part of the request to increase the amount of incidental Hawaiian Hoary Bat take authorized under the ITL. The wind facility would implement avoidance and minimization measures, monitoring, and tiered mitigation commensurate with the new take levels. Mitigation would include protecting, managing, and enhancing habitat that is suitable for bat foraging and roosting. Copies of the draft HCP amendment are available for review at the DOFAW office in Honolulu and at this link: http://oeqc2.doh.hawaii.gov/Other_TEN_Publications/2018-12-08-MA-DHCP-Amendment-Auwahi-Wind.pdf. A review copy will also be available at the public hearing. If you decide to attend the hearing and require auxiliary aids (taped materials or sign language interpreter) please contact the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 325, Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 587-0166. If you are unable to attend the hearing and wish to provide testimony, please send comments by February 21, 2019 and direct them to Glenn Metzler at the address listed above or to glenn.m.metzler@hawaii.gov. # # # RESOURCES (All images/video courtesy: DLNR) HD video: https://vimeo.com/315809905: (Video of Auwahi Wind Farm on Maui) #dlnr #auwahi #windfarm #habitat #conservationplan #kula #auwahiwindenergy #DOFAW #governorige

The Hawaiʻi State Legislature's Native Hawaiian Caucus Co-Chairs, Senator Jarrett Keohokalole and Representative Daniel Holt, with 43 of their colleagues, are sponsoring Hawaiian Caucus Week and Hawaiian Caucus Day to honor community leaders that have contributed to the advancement of Native Hawaiians and to recognize the contributions of our ‘ōpi‘o (youth), makua (parents), kūpuna (elders), Hawaiian at Heart supporters, and ‘ahahui (organizations). Certificates of recognition will be presented in both the House and the Senate to: Monday, February 4 - ‘Ōpi‘o - Nānākuli High and Intermediate School students in the ʻAʻaliʻi program and their involvement with the political process on the subject matter of water management. Tuesday, February 5 – Makua – Joseph Kūhiō Lewis, a single parent raising two children while receiving a degree and being actively involved in Hawaiian matters of leadership, politics, economic and community development, housing, health and welfare, and culture. Wednesday, February 6 – Kūpuna – Aunty Danielle Ululani Beirne (Keawe), a kupuna with over 40 years of involvement in advocacy for self-determination for Native Hawaiians. Thursday, February 7 – Hawaiian at Heart – Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaiʻi, for their significant contributions towards enriching our Hawaiian culture and honoring our"Living Treasures of Hawaiʻi." Friday, February 8 - ‘Ahahui – Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu (Charles Manu Boyd, President) and the Hawaiian Civic Club movement (Hailama Farden, President, Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs). The Hawaiian Civic Club was established in 1918 by Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, delegate to the U.S. Congress, and celebrates100 years as the oldest Hawaiian community-based grass roots organization. The Hawaiian Civic Club movement has grown into a confederation of over 60 clubs located throughout the State of Hawaiʻi and the United States WHAT: Hawaiian Caucus Week and Hawaiian Caucus Day WHEN: February 4-8 11:30 a.m. (Senate) Noon (House) Friday, February 8 9 a.m. to Noon State Capitol rotunda and 4th floor walkway WHERE: Hawaiʻi State Capitol Both Senate and House Chambers Hawaiian Caucus Day will be held on Friday, February 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Capitol rotunda and on the 4th floor walkway. Our community will come together and take part in educational displays, speeches, and entertainment to share our Native Hawaiian language and culture. In 2013, Act 28 was created and designates the month of February as ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi month to celebrate and encourage the use of Hawaiian language. We also acknowledge Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani (February 9, 1826 – May 24, 1883) for her strong advocacy of Hawaiian language and culture; she was a member of the Kamehameha family, the Royal Governor of the Island of Hawaiʻi, and the landholder of what would become the Kamehameha Schools estate. ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi is both the Indigenous language and an official language as recognized by the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi. The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2019 as the "Year of the Indigenous Language." Its purpose is to draw attention to the critical loss of Indigenous languages and the urgent need to preserve, revitalize, and promote Indigenous languages. #hawaiisenate #hawaiisenatemajority #hawaiiancaucus #JarrettKeohokalole #JoeKuhioLewis #DanielleBeirne #HawaiianCivicClub

THE SENATE THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION OF 2019 COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES Senator Russell E. Ruderman, Chair Senator Karl Rhoads, Vice Chair NOTICE OF HEARING DATE: Monday, January 28, 2019 TIME: 2:45PM PLACE: Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street A G E N D A SB 231 Status & Testimony RELATING TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION. Establishes that the youth commission administrator shall administer the youth commission. Makes an appropriation to fund one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent youth commission administrator position. HMS, WAM SB 279 Status & Testimony RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. HMS, WAM SB 474 Status & Testimony RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. Appropriates funds for operating expenses of the department of human resources. HMS, WAM SB 475 Status & Testimony RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects of the department of human services. HMS,WAM Decision Making to follow, if time permits. Click here to submit testimony. Testimony may be submitted. FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda. If you require auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., interpretive services (oral or written), ASL interpreter, or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk at least 24 hours prior to the hearing so that arrangements can be made. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT (808)586-6270. #HUMANSERVICES #RussellRuderman #KarlRhoads #SB231 #sb279 #sb474 #sb475 #YouthCommission #WAM

THE SENATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION OF 2019 COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair Senator Russell E. Ruderman, Vice Chair COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Chair Rep. Tina Wildberger, Vice Chair COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE Rep. Richard P. Creagan, Chair Rep. Lynn DeCoite, Vice Chair NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING DATE: Friday, January 25, 2019 TIME: 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street A G E N D A The purpose of this informational briefing is to get an update on Hawaii's Interagency Biosecurity Plan. Presentations will be made by: Hawaii Invasive Species Council Department of Agriculture Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife and Division of Aquatic Resources Department of Health, Vector Control Branch University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Office of Planning Department of Transportation FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda. No public testimony will be accepted. If you require auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., interpretive services (oral or written), ASL interpreter, or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk at least 24 hours prior to the hearing so that arrangements can be made. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6693. #HawaiiInvasivespeciescouncil #DepartmentofAgriculture #DepartmentofLandandNaturalResources #DivisionofForestryandWildlife #DivisionofAquaticResources #DepartmentofHealthVectorControlBranch #UniversityofHawaii #CollegeofTropicalAgricultureandHumanResource #DepartmentofBusinessEconomicDevelopmentandT #OfficeofPlanning #DepartmentofTransportation #SenatorMikeGabbard #SenatorRussellERuderman #LynnDeCoite #RichardPCreagan #TinaWildberger #NicoleELowen #senatorruderman #senatorgabbard #hawaii #hawaiisenate #2019

BIPARTISAN WOMEN'S LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS ELECTS LEADERSHIP AS NUMBER OF ELECTED WOMEN REPRESENTATIVES GROWS Group to present its list of priorities at January 23 meeting The bipartisan Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus (WLC) recently elected its co-conveners for 2019 including Senators Rosalyn H. Baker and Laura H. Thielen and Representatives Lauren Matsumoto and Linda Ichiyama. New co-conveners are elected every two years. Six of the 10 new representatives elected to the House in November are women. The House now has 17 women representatives, fully one-third of the 51 total members. "The Women's Legislative Caucus continues to support and promote issues that are important to women and families," said Rep. Linda Ichiyama (Moanalua Valley, Salt Lake, Āliamanu). "With more women holding public office, our voices grow even stronger." The WLC, comprised of women elected to state and county offices, is currently finalizing its package of priorities to be introduced during the 2019 legislative session. The caucus will meet on Wednesday, January 23 at the YWCA of Oʻahu, 1040 Richards Street, to announce the package of bills. The meeting will include a press conference, breakfast, and panel discussion starting at 7:45 a.m. "Across the country, we are seeing more women running for elected office and winning," said Sen. Laura H. Thielen (Kailua, Lanikai, Enchanted Lake, Keolu Hills, Maunawili, Waimānalo, Hawai‘i Kai, Portlock). "The way we put these gains to work is by writing and passing legislation that protects women and children against violence, ensures quality healthcare, and increases economic opportunity for women." "With the historic national midterm election sending more than 100 women to Congress and the increase in women elected locally, it is clear that women are coming out to support each other on critical issues," said Sen. Rosalyn H. Baker (South and West Maui). "The bipartisan WLC gives us a forum to focus on what we have in common rather than our differences." "We're a strong group of women with diverse ideas and backgrounds, and I'm confident that we will achieve great things for the people of Hawaii," said Rep. Lauren Matsumoto(Schofield, Mokulē‘ia, Waialua, Kunia, Waipio Acres, Mililani). Elected women in Hawaiʻi by the numbers: Thirty-three percent of the representatives in the 2019 Hawaiʻi State House are women: 17 out of 51. Of particular note, in the large incoming freshmen class of 2019, six out of 10 new members are women. In the State Senate, 28 percent of that body is represented by elected women. Seven out of 25. In an unprecedented election, Maui County chose women candidates for six out of nine county council seats, a 67 percent representation. This year both the council chair and vice chair are women of color. On Kauaʻi, only one woman was elected to county council. With seven seats, that’s a 14 percent representation. Hawaiʻi County has robust representation by women: six of the nine county council seats are held by women, a 67 percent representation. On Oʻahu, four of the nine city council positions are held by women. That is a 44 percent representation. On the federal level, women hold 50 percent of our congressional and senatorial seats. #bipartisan #women #legislativecaucus #Hawaii #Hawaiiwomenslegislativecaucus #senatorbaker #rozbaker #senatorthielen #LauraThielen #laurenmatsumoto #lindaichiyama #YWCA #hawaiisenate

THE SENATE THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION OF 2019 COMMITTEE ON WATER AND LAND Senator Kaiali‘i Kahele, Chair Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION Senator Donna Mercado Kim, Chair Senator Michelle N. Kidani, Vice Chair COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, INTERGOVERNMENTAL, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Chair Senator Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING DATE: Thursday, January 24, 2019 TIME: 1:15 P.M. PLACE: Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street A G E N D A The purpose of this briefing is to receive a comprehensive update on the Thirty Meter Telescope. The following departments and organizations have been requested to attend: Department of Land and Natural Resources (Land Division, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement) University of Hawaii (Office of Maunakea Management) Department of Public Safety TMT International Observatory, LLC No public testimony will be accepted. If you require auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., interpretive services (oral or written), ASL interpreter, or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk at least 24 hours prior to the hearing so that arrangements can be made. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT (808) 586-6760. #DepartmentofLandandNaturalResources #thirtymetertelescope #TMT #publicsafet #departmentofpublicsafety #TMTInternationalObservatory #COMMITTEEONWATERANDLAND #COMMITTEEONHIGHEREDUCATION #COMMITTEEONPUBLICSAFETYINTERGOVERNMENTALAND #universityofhawaii #maunakeamanagement #CLARENCEnishihara #glennwakai #donnamercadokim #MICHELLEKIDANI #senatorkidani #senatorkim #senatorwakai #senatornishihara #SenatorKeithAgaran #gilbertkeithagaran #senatorkahele #kaialiikahele

THE SENATE THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION OF 2019 COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair Senator Breene Harimoto, Vice Chair NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING DATE: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 TIME: 11:00 a.m. PLACE: Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street A G E N D A The purpose of this briefing is to provide education and awareness to the committee and general public of the proper emergency protocol and procedures for our harbors and harbor users should potential disasters threaten the State. Invited to participate are: United States Coast Guard Department of Transportation Click here to access informational briefing materials. Written and oral public testimony will be accepted. Written comments may be submitted in person or to TRStestimony@capitol.hawaii.gov for consideration at the briefing by Monday, January 21st, 2019. Public testimony will be available at this link. Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda. If you require auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., interpretive services (oral or written), ASL interpreter, or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk at least 24 hours prior to the hearing so that arrangements can be made. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT (808) 586-7335. #Lorraineinouye #breeneharimoto #transportation #disasters #harbors #coastguard

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION OF 2019 COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS Rep. Gregg Takayama, Chair Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates, Vice Chair COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY Rep. Chris Lee, Chair Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura, Vice Chair COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, INTERGOVERNMENTAL, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Chair Senator Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY Senator Karl Rhoads, Chair Senator Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING DATE: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 TIME: 3:00 PM PLACE: Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street A G E N D A The purpose of this informational briefing is to discuss the findings of the Criminal Pretrial Task Force established by HCR 134. First Circuit Court Judge Rom A. Trader will present the evaluation of pretrial practices and recommendations for criminal pretrial reform. Please find the link to the Final Report of the HCR 134 Task Force below: http://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/POST_12-14-18_HCR134TF_REPORT.pdf No public testimony will be accepted. If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6453 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations. For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6453. #karlrhoads #glennwakai #CLARENCEnishihara #hcr134 #criminalpretrialtaskforce #romtrader #hawaiisenate #judiciary #publicsafety