Matthias Kusch
- 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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Of 25 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 25 bills: 1 passed, 0 failed, and 24 are currently pending.
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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.
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Bills Authored by Matthias Kusch
Committee: House Standing Committee on Water & Land
Committee: House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Committee: House Standing Committee on Transportation
Committee: House Standing Committee on Water & Land
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4MINHB 2595
DAB; AGRICULTURE; REGIONAL AGRICULTURE FEASIBILITY; FOOD SYSTEMS PLANNING; STUDY; WORKING GROUP; REPORTS;...
56SECHB 2595
DAB; AGRICULTURE; REGIONAL AGRICULTURE FEASIBILITY; FOOD SYSTEMS PLANNING; STUDY; WORKING GROUP; REPORTS;...
52SECHB 2596
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY; INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL; INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES; LABELING;...
6MINHB 2425
CONSERVATION DISTRICT; AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES; FORMER SUGARCANE LANDS; DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE; PERMIT; EXEMPTION
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