Scot Matayoshi represents District 49 in the Hawaii House of Representatives and took office on November 6, 2018; he is running for re-election in 2026.[1]
He earned a bachelor's degree in government from Claremont McKenna College in 2006, and a J.D. and an M.Ed. from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.[1]His professional experience includes working as an associate at McCorriston Miller Mukai Mackinnon and at Shlack Ito, LLC.[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.
HB 1642 · HI HOUSE
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
YesVOTED
Motion: The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.
A yes vote, by a conference committee member, recommended that HB 1642, on digital financial asset transaction kiosks, pass in the conference committee's amended form (C.D. 1). (AI-written)
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)
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)