According to the legislative biography, Linda Ichiyama represents the 31st House District, where she was born and raised, and was elected to office in 2010.[1]
She is a graduate of Moanalua High School, Georgetown University, and the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.[1]The biography says she is one of four co-conveners of the bipartisan Women's Legislative Caucus and titles her Vice Speaker.[1]
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
SB 2401 · HI HOUSE
RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS.
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Motion: The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
A yes vote recommended passing SB 2401 with amendments, including removing a financing-options analysis from shoreline adaptation pathways plans and requiring pathways to prioritize preserving shoreline properties along with public beaches. (AI-written)
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to plan and serve in a coordinating role to develop shoreline adaptation pathways plans for regional shoreline mitigation districts designated by OPSD. Establishes procedures for the review of state and county permits associated with regional shoreline mitigation districts. (CD2)
Motion: The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
A yes vote recommended passing SB 2599 with amendments replacing the Hawaii Community Development Authority's duty to plan 'complete communities' with more aspirational development policy guidelines, and a placeholder July 1, 3000 effective date. (AI-written)
PART I: Redesignates the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Community Development District (HCDD). Amends the composition of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) for purposes of the HCDD. Amends the duties and powers of the HCDA and Stadium Authority as they relate to activities within the HCDD. Clarifies the HCDA's permitting and consultation powers regarding public projects within community development districts. Establishes the HCDD Special Fund.
Motion: The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
A yes vote recommended passing HB 1969, which funds colorectal cancer screening assistance, with amendments requiring coverage of a follow-up colonoscopy after a positive stool, blood or visualization test, with no cost-sharing. (AI-written)
Requires the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a state-funded financial assistance program to offer state-funded colorectal screenings and treatment for certain persons. Requires state-funded coverage for follow-up treatment for colorectal cancer for certain persons. Requires coverage to include a follow-up colonoscopy after a positive test result. Specifies that coverage is not subject to a deductible, copayment, coinsurance, or any other cost-sharing requirements. Appropriates funds and establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. (CD1)
Motion: The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Beginning 10/1/2026, prohibits the ownership, operation, or management of a digital financial asset transaction kiosk that accepts United States currency from a customer in exchange for a digital financial asset. (CD1)