Lisa Kitagawa
- House: 2018-present
News coverage of Lisa Kitagawa
Lisa Kitagawa is a fourth-generation Japanese American who was born and raised in Kāneʻohe. She represents Kāne‘ohe, ‘Āhuimanu, Kahalu‘u, Waiāhole and Ka‘a‘awa.
Kitagawa attended Benjamin Parker Elementary School, King Intermediate School and Castle High School. She completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa, where she graduated with distinction with a bachelor’s degree in family resources, a minor in speech and a master’s in higher education administration.
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Of 5 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 5 bills: 2 passed, 0 failed, and 3 are currently pending.
Alignment Meter
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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.
32.0% higher than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
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31.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
31.0% 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.
Policy
Bills Authored by Lisa Kitagawa
Committee: House Standing Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection
Committee: House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness
Committees
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Hearings
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District
Previous Election (2024):
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