Nicole Lowen represents District 7 in the Hawaii House of Representatives and lives in Kailua-Kona.[1]
She earned a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Pennsylvania in 1994 and a master's degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.[1]Her career experience includes work as a legislative researcher and committee clerk with the Hawaii State Legislature and as a legislative liaison with the University of Hawaii Environmental Center.[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 3253 · HI HOUSE
RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
YesVOTED
Motion: The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.
A yes vote approved the conference committee's compromise version of SB 3253, which has the State recognize the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit established under Senate Resolution 94, with the designation 'State of Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary'. (AI-written)
Recognizes the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity established pursuant to Senate Resolution 94, Senate Draft 1, Regular Session of 2026, to protect and expand populations of endangered species and other wildlife in the State. (CD1)
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)