Lisa Kitagawa represents District 48 in the Hawaii House of Representatives and took office on November 6, 2018.[1]
She earned a bachelor's degree in family resources and a master's degree in higher education administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.[1]Her career includes work as a faculty and student services specialist at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and as an office manager for Representative Aaron Ling Johnson.[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 2599 · HI HOUSE
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT.
YesVOTED
Motion: The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
A yes vote recommended passing SB 2599 with amendments clarifying the development guidelines for public parking hubs that the Hawaii Community Development Authority uses when planning housing, plus technical edits. (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 HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
A yes vote recommended passing SB 2338 with amendments exempting all housing corporation employees from civil service, renaming 'Finance Director' to 'Finance Manager', and lengthening maximum employment contract terms from two to three years. (AI-written)
Exempts Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation employees from the requirement that their employment actions and job descriptions be subject to approval by the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Executive Director of HHFDC to be paid a salary recommended by its Board of Directors and subject to the approval of the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, not to exceed ninety-nine per cent of the salary of the Governor.