RepElijahPierick

HB 2513 allows certain offenses committed by those 18-21 years old to be expunged at the age of 21. Testify at capitol.hawaii.gov Repelijahpierick.com

HB 2342 prohibits the concealed carrying of weapons such as switchblades, butterfly knives, and electric guns which are often used in self-defense. As someone with a mother, sister, and nieces, I believe women should especially be empowered to be safe and defend themselves.

Mahalo to ministry students and volunteers from Kingdom Living Oahu (ministry school) who helped clean up the area around the Kunia shopping center and Kunia exit. Where else should we clean up? repelijahpierick.com

HB 2661 makes it easier for Hawaii to employ teachers by enacting the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact to reduce barriers to teacher license portability and employment. Repelijahpierick.com

HB 1537 would increase property taxes specifically to fund education. Hawaii currently spends about $18,000 to educate one child in the public school system. It ranks 17th for education spending with 34 states spending less per child yet continues to have some of the lowest SAT scores in the nation. The DOE Superintendent is paid over $200,000 a year and right now there’s a bill circulating in the legislature to pay him over $300,000 a year. We should find better ways to manage and spend the taxpayer money that we already have budgeted before increasing the people of Hawaii’s tax burden yet again. Submit testimony at capitol.hawaii.gov. Learn how at https://linktr.ee/Representative.Elijah.Pierick repelijahpierick.com

How many genders do you think there are? Please submit testimony on House Bill 2079 to give your opinion and let your legislators know what you think. #gender #hawaii #life #happy Repelijahpierick.com

HB 2261 would reduce government red tape that encumbers Hawaii’s much needed housing, economic development, infrastructure projects, and help increase available housing. #housing #hawaii #government #life Repelijahpierick.com

HB 1795 establishes a working group to evaluate possibilities for providing “free” community college. “Free” college means tax money from your income would pay for someone else to go to college even if you don’t have a college degree. Submit testimony at capitol.Hawaii.gov. Learn how at linktr.ee/Representative.Elijah.Pierick #hawaii #government #college #taxes #life Repelijahpierick.com

HB 2431 would expand the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. More government isn’t the answer to Hawaii’s housing problems. Submit testimony for HB 2431 at capitol.hawaii.gov. Learn how at linktr.ee/Representative.Elijah.Pierick Repelijahpierick.com

Mahalo to everyone who came to the Opala Pickup this morning and shared aloha to our community through your service! Repelijahpierick.com

HB 2553 doesn’t require parental consent to vaccinate children as young as 3-years old. Should pharmacists be allowed to vaccinate 3-year olds without parental consent? Submit testimony at capitol.Hawaii.gov Repelijahpierick.com

HB 2476 would restrict commercial ocean activities and prohibit commercial activities in designated areas 3,000 ft. offshore on weekends and holidays. This will greatly impact small businesses and is another example of government overreach. Submit testimony at capitol.hawaii.gov Repelijahpierick.com

HB 1916 protects judges by keeping their personal information private. Repelijahpierick.com

HB 1991 would require car rental companies to have higher insurance rates. This would cause them to incur extra costs, which would then be passed on to consumers. Submit testimony at capitol.hawaii.gov repelijahpierick.com

You can submit testimony for HB 2079 at capitol.hawaii.gov. Check out this link to learn how to submit testimony: https://lnkd.in/gzvAtiTG Repelijahpierick.com

HB 2177 would require UH to provide period products to ALL students. Women need period products, not men. Submit testimony at capitol.hawaii.gov repelijahpierick.com

HB 2325 finances the Return to Home Pilot Program which would reunite homeless individuals with family in their home state. Repelijahpierick.com

Should taxes fund school meals? HB 1775 proposes your tax dollars go toward providing free breakfast and lunch to all students attending DOE schools. Is it the job of the government or parents to raise children? Repelijahpierick.com

Urgent: HB 2762 and HB 2765 will legalize gambling and sports wagering in Hawaii. Gambling clearly has harmful effects on the communities that participate. If you don't want to see these bills pass, submit testimony at capitol.hawaii.gov. repelijahpierick.com

Loved seeing the enthusiastic students and staff at Ewa Elementary's Lincoln Day celebration. repelijahpierick.com

We need to be tougher on crime if we want crime rates to improve. Mahalo to Robert Buan from KITV for the interview. repelijahpierick.com

6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred off the Big Island this morning. Thankful there is no tsunami warning and everyone is ok. We felt it here at the Capitol, did you? Repelijahpierick.com

Give testimony on this bill. HB 2436 authorizes minors 14 years of age or older to consent to medical care and services for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, family planning services, abortions, including the prevention of sexually transmitted infections, with no parental consent. It excludes parents from their children's healthcare. Parents should be involved in their children's healthcare. The brain is not fully developed until the age of 25 years old, and minors are not independent enough to make these decisions. To testify, go to capitol.hawaii.gov Repelijahpierick.com

URGENT: HB 2765 and HB 2762 (relating to gambling on OHA lands) legalize gambling in Hawaii. This will be your last chance to testify. Money isn't everything. Sports wagering and gambling have harmful social impacts that aren't worth the extra revenue. Submit testimony at https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/ repelijahpierick.com

Women should have access to menstrual products, putting them in men's restrooms does not increase women's access, but HB2003 sets a concerning precedent for a different agenda. What do you think? Is this where taxpayer dollars should go? repelijahpierick.com