The view from Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center looks over Maili Beach Park Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Waianae.

Darius Kila

Democrat, State House of Representatives

District 44, Oʻahu

Time in office:

House: 2022-present

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Bio

Darius Kila represents Honokai Hale, Nānākuli and Mā‘ili. He has been a member of the Nānākuli-Mā‘ili Neighborhood Board, the Nānāikapono Hawaiian Civic Club and Nānākuli Neighborhood Security Watch, the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Hawaiʻi Integral Council on Homelessness. His chair of the House Transportation Committee.

“The most urgent issue remains the increasing number of unhoused individuals on the Leeward Coast,” he said in 2024. “While many unhoused individuals strive to reintegrate into our community, the main challenge lies in encampments becoming hotspots for illegal activities, which is unacceptable.”

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Bill Activity

Of 78 bills:

7 Passed

1 Failed

70 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 78 bills: 7 passed, 1 failed, and 70 are currently pending.

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Financials

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Election

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Candidate Donations

Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $4000 for the Senate and $2000 for the house.

Total

$60.8K

11.0% higher than the average legislators

Independent Expenditures

Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity targeting a candidates run for office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.

Total

$147.0

73.0% lower than the average legislators

Grand Total for Elections

$60.9K

10.0% higher than the average legislators

This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.

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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