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House District 37
Portions of Mililani Town, Mililani Mauka, Koa Ridge, Waipi‘o Gentry

Room: 441
Phone: 808-586-6150
Fax: 808-586-6151
replachica@capitol.hawaii.gov

Representative Trish La Chica is a dedicated Filipino-American legislator and community leader representing the 37th district, which includes parts of Mililani Town, Mililani Mauka, Koa Ridge, and Waipi'o Gentry. Appointed by Governor Josh Green in 2023, she is committed to serving her constituents and improving her community.

Prior to joining the legislature, Representative La Chica spent over 15 years in leadership roles working for non-profit organizations, as well as state and county government in areas such as health, Medicaid, housing, and homelessness. Her passion for advocacy began as an investigative journalist in Manila, where she produced documentaries that shed light on the daily struggles of Filipino families and fought against corruption.

After moving to San Francisco to pursue a Masters in Public Administration and working for a national policy organization, Trish and her husband Cricket settled in Mililani, where they are raising their two children, Foggy and Ricki. In her free time, Representative La Chica enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs, going on hikes, visiting the beach, traveling, and experimenting with new recipes.

Representative La Chica remains steadfast in her commitment to her community and looks forward to leveraging her experience and leadership to create a brighter future for the people of Hawaii. She is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they need to succeed and will continue to work tirelessly towards that goal in the legislature.

Previous Experience:
• Executive Director, Office of Housing and Homelessness, City & County of Honolulu
• Community and Government Relations Manager, AlohaCare
• Policy & Advocacy Director, Hawaii Public Health Institute
• Policy Analyst, Office of the Governor, State of Hawaii
• Community Engagement Specialist, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
• Journalist, ABS-CBN

Prior Community and Volunteer Work:
• Mililani/Waipio/Melemanu Neighborhood Board 25
• Mililani Town Association
• Achieve Zero Homeless Point in Time Count, Central Oahu to North Shore
• Soroptimist International of Central Oahu
• West Oahu Subarea Health Planning Council
• Young Democrats of Hawaii
• Democratic Party of Hawaii
• AAUW Hawaii

Awards and Recognition:
• 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World (2015)

April 11, 2023

Hawai'i House lawmakers approve 77 Senate bills before second crossover deadline

The state House of Representatives today passed an additional 77 Senate Bills ahead of Thursday?s second crossover deadline. These bills now head back to the Senate for their consideration.

If the Senate disagrees to amendments made by the House, the bills will be negotiated in conference committees. To date, 213 Senate bills have been amended by the House, and crossed over to the Senate after passing third reading.

Key measures passed by the House today include bills relating to electronic smoking devices, child welfare services, a state telework pilot monitoring system, firearms, and destination management in Hawai?i.

"[SB975] is a measure that would regulate e-cigarettes as they remain to be the only tobacco product unregulated in the state. This measure would subject e-cigarettes to the current regulations that apply to cigarettes and other tobacco products. This includes taxation, the restriction of online sales and requiring permitting and licensing. This is our only remaining bill to regulate e-cigarettes," said Representative Trish La Chica (D-37, Portions of Mililani Town, Mililani Mauka, Koa Ridge, and Waipi'o Gentry).

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: Maui Now Second Crossover

February 16, 2023

Gov. Green appoints Trish La Chica and Luke Evslin to fill vacant House seats

Trish La Chica will fill the House District 37 seat that was formerly occupied by Rep. Ryan Yamane, who was selected by Green to serve as the deputy director of the state Department of Human Resources Development.

La Chica formerly served as the City and County of Honolulu executive director of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Homelessness in 2022 and as the community government relations manager at AlohaCare. She's also been a member of the Mililani Neighborhood Board.

During a Wednesday press conference, La Chica said she'd like to focus on lowering the cost of living and transportation needs.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: HPR Appointment

February 15, 2023

Hawaii Health Advocate And Kauai Councilman Appointed To House

Gov. Josh Green announced Wednesday that he is appointing public health advocate Trish La Chica to fill an empty House seat representing parts of Mililani and Kauai Councilman Luke Evslin to a vacant seat that covers Eastern Kauai.

La Chica and Evslin replace former Reps. Ryan Yamane and Jimmy Tokioka, who vacated their seats to work in Green's administration.

"These are just tremendous people, I'm happy to have them in the House of Representatives," Green said.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: CB Appointment

April/May 2023 Newsletter

May 2023 Newsletter

2026 Committee Member of

Measures Introduced in 2026

Measure and Title
HB71 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB86 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB89 HD3 RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
HB136 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB138 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB139 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB147 RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.
HB156 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB177 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
HB204 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB213 HD1 RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
HB214 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
HB221 RELATING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION.
HB238 HD1 RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
HB244 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
HB249 HD1 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB251 RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK.
HB328 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB330 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
HB331 HD2 RELATING TO PERMITS.
HB332 HD1 RELATING TO RECYCLING.
HB333 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB334 HD1 RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.
HB335 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB336 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB346 HD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB365 HD1 RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
HB424 HD2 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB425 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB428 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
HB429 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB432 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HB433 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB435 HD1 RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
HB437 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES.
HB438 HD2 RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
HB439 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB440 RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
HB446 HD1 RELATING TO A STATE HOTEL.
HB447 RELATED TO TOURISM.
HB448 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY ENABLEMENT.
HB455 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
HB461 HD1 RELATING TO COMMUTING.
HB464 HD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB466 HD1 RELATING TO EVICTIONS.
HB469 RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
HB473 RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
HB497 HD2 RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.
HB499 HD1 RELATING TO RESILIENCY.
HB501 HD2 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB503 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
HB507 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB537 HD1 RELATING TO TWO-WHEELED MOTORIZED VEHICLES.
HB542 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
HB548 HD1 RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
HB549 HD3 SD1 RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
HB579 RELATING TO LIQUOR.
HB611 RELATING TO ASSISTED REPRODUCTION.
HB618 RELATING TO HAZARD PAY BONUS.
HB619 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB620 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB621 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB623 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB624 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
HB625 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB626 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB629 HD1 RELATING TO THERAPY SERVICES.
HB635 RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB636 HD2 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT.
HB637 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB638 RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB639 HD1 RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB701 HD3 SD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB702 HD1 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB704 RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
HB728 PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
HB729 HD2 RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
HB730 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB731 HD1 RELATING TO MINORS.
HB748 RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
HB749 HD1 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB752 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FEES.
HB755 HD2 RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB756 HD2 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB757 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB760 HD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB786 HD1 RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
HB787 HD1 RELATING TO DECARBONIZATION.
HB789 RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
HB807 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB809 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB810 HD1 RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
HB812 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB814 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB853 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB854 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OF COMMITTED PERSONS.
HB861 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB863 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB864 HD2 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB865 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB894 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
HB918 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO LABELING.
HB962 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB976 HD2 RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
HB977 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.
HB1197 RELATING TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY.
HB1228 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.
HB1229 RELATING TO FOSTER CARE.
HB1230 RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
HB1235 RELATING TO A WEALTH ASSET TAX.
HB1244 RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
HB1279 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1342 RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAMS.
HB1343 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1346 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1474 RELATING TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
HB1475 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB1489 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB1499 HD2 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
HB1500 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB1512 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1561 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB1562 RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1563 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB1564 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1565 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HB1596 RELATING TO STUDENT BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB1598 RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE INSTITUTE.

Hawai'i State Legislature

Representative Trish La Chica (D)

Asst. Majority Floor Leader

Hawai'i House lawmakers approve 77 Senate bills before second crossover deadline

Gov. Green appoints Trish La Chica and Luke Evslin to fill vacant House seats

Hawaii Health Advocate And Kauai Councilman Appointed To House

April/May 2023 Newsletter

May 2023 Newsletter

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