Relating To The Committee Assignments Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.
Summary
H.R. 214 is a House Resolution that updates the committee assignments of the Hawaii House of Representatives for the Thirty-third Legislature. It adds Representative M. Cov Ratcliffe, who was appointed to fill the vacancy left by former Representative Daniel Holt, to three standing committees: Economic Development & Technology, Finance, and Tourism.
The resolution also confirms that all other House committee appointments and memberships previously established in H.R. No. 1 and H.R. No. 13 remain unchanged. In practical terms, this is an internal organizational measure of the House rather than a policy bill affecting the public directly.
Impact
This resolution does not amend the Hawaii Revised Statutes or create new substantive law. Its effect is limited to the internal organization of the House of Representatives, specifically updating committee rosters to reflect a new member and preserving all prior committee assignments except as modified here. The affected parties are House members and the committees themselves, particularly the Economic Development & Technology, Finance, and Tourism Committees.
Sentiment
Because no committee transcripts or vote record are provided, there is no evidence of controversy or opposition in the available materials. The resolution appears procedural and administrative, likely intended to ensure the House’s committee structure reflects the current membership after a vacancy was filled. The tone of the measure is neutral and routine.
Contention
No notable points of contention are shown in the available record. The only substantive change is the addition of Representative M. Cov Ratcliffe to three committees following the resignation of former Representative Daniel Holt. Any discussion, if it occurred, would likely have centered on committee balance, workload, or representation, but no objections or competing views are documented here.
Adopting The Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature, Including The Rules For The Select Committee On Standards Of Conduct.
Acknowledging And Recognizing The Caucus Leaders And Naming The Chairs, Vice Chairs, And Members Of The Standing Committees Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-third Legislature.