Kyle Yamashita
- House: 2004-present
Bio
Kyle Yamashita is a longtime state representative from Maui. He was born in Pukalani on Maui and attended Leeward Community College on Oʻahu. His career experience includes owning and operating a small business, and he has been a member of the Parent Teacher Student Association at King Kekaulike High School and a scoutmaster for Pukalani Troop 75.
As chair of the House Finance Committee in 2024, Yamashita led the push for the larges tax cut in state history. He was replaced as Finance chair at the end of the 2025 session but remains a member of the committee and tax reform remains a priority for him. Yamashita represents Keahua, Hali’imaile, Pukalani, Makawao, Pulehu, Waiakoa, Kula, Keokea and ‘Ulupalakua.
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Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 39 bills: 3 passed, 28 failed, and 8 are currently pending.
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Influence
There are two categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| NAPACSL | $2,142.82 | Aug 26, 2017 | Quad Caucus Meeting, New York, NY |
| State Innovation Exchange | $2,139.73 | Oct 8, 2017 | Educational Conference, Washington, DC |
| National Asian Pacific American Caucus of State Legislators (NAPACSL) | $1,872.04 | Jun 9, 2017 | Executive Board Meeting, Detroit, MI |
| Foundation for Excellence in Education | $1,706.78 | Nov 28, 2017 | Education Conference, Nashville, TN |
| NAPACSL | $1,039.1 | Dec 1, 2017 | Attend National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Newark, NJ |
| NAPACSL | $908.31 | Dec 9, 2017 | National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Fall Forum, Coronado, CA |
| University of Hawaii | $722.94 | Jun 5, 2017 | Cyber Security Conference, Huntsville, AL |
| NAPACSL | $97 | Aug 3, 2017 | Annual Meeting, Boston, MA |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 3rd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| NAPACSL | $1,879.48 | Nov 28, 2018 | NBCSL Annual Meeting, Brooklyn, NY |
| NAPACSL | $1,802.03 | May 14, 2018 | Asian Pacific American Institute For Congressional Studies , Washington, DC |
| NAPACSL | $1,484.38 | Feb 23, 2018 | National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) Meeting, Chicago, IL |
| NAPACSL | $1,055.87 | Dec 7, 2018 | NHCSL Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA |
| NAPACSL | $742.47 | Dec 4, 2018 | NCSL Capitol Forum 2018, Washington, DC |
| NAPACSL | $356.49 | Jul 28, 2018 | NAPACSL Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 6th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| NAPACSL | $8,687.23 | Dec 6, 2019 | US-Japan Council Program, Japan |
| NAPACSL | $2,874.67 | Dec 2, 2019 | Quad Caucus, San Juan, PR, Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Kettering Foundation | $2,118.84 | Jan 3, 2019 | Kettering Foundation Meeting, Washington, DC |
| Kettering Foundation | $1,870.89 | May 19, 2019 | Kettering Foundation Meeting, Dayton, OH |
| NAPACSL | $1,817.8 | Oct 1, 2019 | NCSL Wireless U, Boston MA |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 3rd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| NAPACSL | $1,585.03 | Feb 6, 2020 | Justice Meeting, Fort Myers, FL |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 3rd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| NAPACSL | $2,169.46 | Nov 29, 2022 | NAPACSL Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| ExcelinEd | $1,244.9 | Nov 16, 2022 | National Summit on Education, Salt Lake City, Utah |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 6th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| NAPACSL | $9,000 | Dec 15, 2023 | NAPACSL Taiwan Inaugural Asian American Legislator Delegation |
| NCSL | $2,746.2 | Nov 9, 2023 | Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus |
| Institute for State Policy Leaders | $1,980.33 | Dec 5, 2023 | State Tax Policy Seminar |
| NBCSL | $1,813.66 | Jul 26, 2023 | NBCSL Leadership Summit |
| Institute for State Policy Leaders | $1,694.73 | Jul 12, 2023 | Tax Academy Policy Seminar |
| NCSL | $1,685.54 | Dec 17, 2023 | National Hispanic Conference of State Legislators |
| CSG | $1,150 | Sep 22, 2023 | Medicaid Policy Academy |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 3rd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
4MIN
HB 2429
DBEDT; Department of Taxation; Taxation; Tax Expenditure Disclosure and Evaluation; Income Tax...
1MIN
HB 1369
Taxation; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Sugarcane Producers; Vessel Use; Securities Exchange...
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