Matthias Kusch

Democrat, State House of Representatives

District 1, Hawaiʻi

Time in office:

House: 2024-present

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Bio

Matthias Kusch is vice chair of the House Agriculture and Food Systems Committee. He has lived in Hawaiʻi for over 30 years and represents Hāmākua and Kaūmana. He is retired from the Hawaiʻi Fire Department.

His community service includes leadership roles with various organizations in farming and advocacy for affordable housing. Kusch has served with the West Hawaiʻi Fisheries Council and is currently with Smart Growth, which is primarily focused on affordable rentals on Hawai’i island.

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Bill Activity

Of 25 bills:

1 Passed

0 Failed

24 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 25 bills: 1 passed, 0 failed, and 24 are currently pending.

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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

$11.7K

79.0% lower than the average legislators

Grand Total for Elections

$11.7K

79.0% lower 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.

Matthias Kusch has lived in Hawaiʻi for over 30 years. He represents Hāmākua and Kaūmana and is a retired of the Hawaiʻi Fire Department.
His community service includes leadership roles with various organizations in farming and advocacy for affordable housing. Kusch has served with the West Hawaii Fisheries Council and is currently with Smart Growth, which is primarily focused on affordable rentals on Hawai’i island.