Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR8

Introduced
2/16/22  

Caption

Relating To The Committee Assignments Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-first Legislature.

Impact

The implications of HR8 primarily affect the internal structure and functioning of the House of Representatives. By facilitating the reallocation of members to different committees, the resolution aims to enhance the effectiveness of the committees in addressing legislative matters. The success of any legislative body often hinges on how well its members are positioned to influence relevant policies, which is directly impacted by their committee assignments. This particular change is likely to affect how pertinent issues related to finance and environmental protection are approached, aligned with Todd's legislative focus and experience.

Summary

House Resolution 8 (HR8) pertains to the adjustments in committee assignments within the House of Representatives of the State of Hawaii for the Thirty-first Legislature. The resolution specifically removes Chris Todd from the Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee and assigns him to the Finance Committee, while also retaining his memberships in the Agriculture Committee and the Energy & Environmental Protection Committee. This modification reflects the dynamic nature of legislative roles and responsibilities that can shift due to various factors including strategic needs, expertise, and legislative priorities.

Contention

Despite its focus on administrative restructuring, HR8 may have faced some contention among members who prefer retaining specific committee compositions to ensure representation of diverse interests. While the bill does not outline major disputes or divisions, changes in committee assignments can often elicit debates about representation and prioritization of issues. Members may have differing viewpoints on the implications of such adjustments, especially those whose interests align tightly with the responsibilities of the committees involved.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

HI HR2

Relating To The Committee Assignments Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.

HI SB338

Relating To The Department Of Housing.

HI HR183

Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives To Prohibit Members And Officers Of The House Of Representatives From Consuming Alcohol Within The State Capitol.

HI SB2028

Relating To The Department Of Housing.

HI HB2690

Relating To Water.

HI HB1684

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-first Representative District.

HI HB363

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-first Representative District.

HI HR211

Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives To Require Each Member To Plant At Least One Food Tree On State Land.

HI SB3328

Relating To Education.

HI HR137

Requesting A Task Force To Be Established To Recommend Changes To The Structure And Administration Of The Commission On Water Resource Management To Improve Its Operations And Functions And Protect Its Mission.

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