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The Libertarian Party of Hawaii is proud to announce that a resolution authored by Hawaii Chairman Austin Martin , has been formally adopted by the Libertarian National Committee (LNC). On February 1, 2026, the LNC passed “Resolution Condemning Fourth Amendment Violations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Other Law Enforcement Agencies”  by a vote of 13–0 with Chair Nekhaila abstaining. Here is the full text of the resolution: " WHEREAS , the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, and establishes that no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized; and     WHEREAS , this protection is a cornerstone of individual liberty and a fundamental limit on government power, applicable to all law enforcement activities without exception; and     WHEREAS , recent reports indicate repeated instances of excessive force and constitutional overreach by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including warrantless searches, seizures without due process, and detentions based on suspicion rather than probable cause; and     WHEREAS , such practices—whether in immigration enforcement, routine policing, or other operations—erode public trust, infringe upon natural rights, and contradict the principles of limited government that the Libertarian Party upholds; and     WHEREAS, no government agency, regardless of its mission, is above the Constitution or the Bill of Rights;     THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Libertarian National Committee condemns all violations of the Fourth Amendment by ICE and other law enforcement agencies; and     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Libertarian National Committee urges ICE leadership, local police chiefs, and all law enforcement officials to immediately recommit to strict compliance with Fourth Amendment protections in the discharge of their duties, including:     Requiring judicial warrants for searches and seizures except in genuine exigent circumstances;   Ending the use of civil or administrative pretexts to justify warrantless intrusions;   Ensuring rigorous training on constitutional limits and accountability for officers who violate them; and   BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED , that the Libertarian National Committee calls upon all Americans to defend these essential rights and hold government officials accountable when they fail to uphold the Constitution." This is a direct and uncompromising defense of the Bill of Rights at the national level, and it means Defend Hawaii wins national backing (see Senate Bill 2054 ) . Defend Hawaii Wins National Backing The Libertarian Party of Hawaii has led the Defend Hawaii campaign with one clear goal: prevent Hawaii’s National Guard from being dragged into federal operations that routinely violate the Constitution. Our latest newsletter published a " RESOLUTION TO DEFEND HAWAII; SENATE BILL 2054 (2026)" Passed unanimously by the Executive Committe a mere five days before the LNC resolution. Our activism packet and Senate Bill 2054 (introduced January 21, 2026, and currently moving through the Legislature) are practical, state-level implementations of the exact principles the LNC just endorsed. SB2054 would prohibit Hawaii-controlled National Guard units from assisting federal troops, federal law enforcement (including ICE), or out-of-state Guard forces in Hawaii if the Governor objects. In other words, Hawaii will not lend its soldiers, equipment, or legitimacy to warrantless raids, administrative detentions, or any other Fourth Amendment violations happening on our soil. The LNC resolution gives our state effort national backing and moral clarity. When federal agents bypass warrants, use civil pretexts for criminal-level intrusions, or detain people without probable cause, they are doing exactly what this resolution condemns, and exactly what Defend Hawaii is designed to block at the state level. This is how we check power from the bottom up: the national party condemns the abuse, and the state affiliate withholds the resources that make the abuse possible. Take Action Most importantly: Support SB2054 Submit testimony in favor and contact your legislators. Our simple guides make it easy! Feel free to quote our resolutions in full or in part. Share this post : Let Hawaii know that standing up for the Constitution is not a partisan issue; it’s an American issue; it's a Hawaiian issue. Become an official member of the Libertarian Party of Hawaii and recieve our monthly membership newsletters upon release. Donate to keep the pressure on at the Capitol. Choose from a one-time or recurring payment of any amount. The Libertarian Party of Hawaii has always believed that liberty is defended first at the local and state level. Today, the national party has joined us in that fight. Mahalo to Chairman Austin Martin for writing the resolution, to the LNC members who voted for it, and to every Hawaii libertarian who has helped build the Defend Hawaii movement from the ground up. The Fourth Amendment is not optional. Neither is our commitment to enforce it, from Honolulu to Washington, D.C.

Protecting Our Constitutional Right to Record Law Enforcement The Libertarian Party of Hawaii proudly stands in strong support of SB2145 . It stands out as one of the most important civil liberty bills of the 2026 legislative session. SB 2145 establishes a clear, explicit right of every person  in Hawaii to record law enforcement activities in public. It also creates a powerful private right of action to hold officers accountable when they illegally interfere with this fundamental right. This is constitutionally sound , commonsense , and it is deeply aligned with libertarian principles of limited government and individual liberty. SB2145 does three critical things: Clearly affirms the right of individuals who are not under arrest or in custody to record police officers performing their duties in public. Protects the recording device and the footage itself, even if the person is later arrested. Creates a strong civil remedy including punitive damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief against officers who destroy recordings, threaten citizens, seize phones, or retaliate for filming. A First Amendment Victory The right to record law enforcement is not a new concept at all. It is firmly rooted in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Multiple federal appeals courts across the country have ruled that citizens have a clearly established right to film police officers in public spaces. Recording government officials in the performance of their duties is protected speech. When police operate in public, they act on behalf of the people and the people have every right to document and scrutinize that behavior.  Hawaii’s state Constitution also guarantees free speech and due process. SB 2145 simply codifies and strengthens these protections into state law, and can put an end to the confusion and abuse that currently occurs when officers illegally order people to stop filming. Common Sense Protections for Everyone This bill is common sense for several powerful reasons: 1. It Increases Accountability : Body cameras are great, but they are controlled by the police. Citizen recordings provide an independent, unfiltered view of events. Video evidence protects the innocent and exposes misconduct. 2. It Protects Good Officers : Clear footage exonerates officers who are falsely accused of misconduct. It cuts both ways and is the best defense against false claims. 3. It Deters Abuse : When officers know they are being recorded, bad behavior declines dramatically. Transparency is a natural deterrent to excessive force and unlawful conduct. 4. It Reflects Modern Reality : Virtually every citizen carries a powerful recording device. Banning or chilling this right is both impractical and tyrannical. Why Libertarians Must Lead on This Issue Libertarianism demands that the government be transparent and accountable. When the state claims a monopoly on force, the people must have tools to check that power. SB2145 is a direct defense against government overreach. It rejects the dangerous idea that citizens must blindly trust law enforcement without the ability to verify what actually happened. If law enforcement officers have nothing to hide, they have nothing to fear of this measure. Help Us Support SB2145: This bill represents a major step forward for liberty, transparency, and justice in Hawaii. We call on the full Senate and House to pass SB 2145 without weakening amendments. Take action by following these two steps: Click on the hyperlink to familiarize yourself with the bill text: Support SB2145 Testify . Our simple instructions make the process easy! Join Our Team! You don't have to do this alone. We are here to help your actions succeed and amplify the voices of Hawaii!   Contact us today to get tailored advice, collaboration, and support.   And don't forget to let us know what issues matter most to you. Keep an eye out as we continue to publish on topics that affect our liberty. Keep the Momentum Going Your contributions help us track bills, craft testimony, and mobilize supporters. Consider a one-time gift or monthly support  to expand our reach and help us defend liberty session after session.

The Libertarian Party of Hawaii evaluates every piece of legislation through a rigorous six-point lens  rooted in the non-aggression principle, individual sovereignty, and limited government: Does it enhance or infringe on personal liberties?   Does it expand or reduce government powers?   What effect does it have on market dynamics?   Does it involve coercive measures?   Does it adhere to transparency and fairness?   Does it align with non-aggression and the rule of law? Many of the election proposals this session expand government control over the voting process, introduce coercion, or force taxpayers to subsidize politics. A few, however, genuinely improve access, transparency, and accountability without violating core liberties. Automatic Registration and Preregistration Bills – OPPOSE HB473  auto-preregisters 16-year-olds in school,  SB2831 / HB2132 / HB322  auto-registers via driver’s licenses,  SB2223 / SB81  Med-QUEST auto-transmits These infringe on personal liberty by assuming consent unless you actively opt out. It’s the classic coercive default. They expand government power by turning every state agency into a voter-registration arm. They rely on coercion (your data is harvested and transmitted without affirmative consent). They undermine transparency (who exactly is being added, and how accurate is the data?). And they violate the non-aggression principle by compelling individuals into a political system they may wish to reject. We support voluntary civic participation, not government-managed enrollment pipelines. Presidential Preference Primaries – OPPOSE SB2450  and SB114  would create a new taxpayer-funded “presidential preference primary” starting in 2028. These bills expand government bureaucracy for a non-binding beauty contest that parties can and should run autonomously. They increase costs with no corresponding increase in liberty, transparency, or fairness. Parties should handle their own nominating processes and the state has no business inserting itself. Taxpayer Funding of Campaigns – OPPOSE SB51  proposes comprehensive public financing of campaigns, complete with massive taxpayer-funded budgets and restrictions on participating candidates. This is textbook coercion: forcing every Hawaii taxpayer to subsidize politicians they may not even like. It distorts market dynamics, expands government power over political speech, and violates every libertarian principle regarding voluntary association and non-aggression. You can read our more thorough breakdown of this proposal here . Genuine Reforms That Increase Access, Transparency, and Accountability – SUPPORT HB1761  stands out as one of the strongest bills of the session. It effectively: Abolishes ranked-choice voting (which confuses voters and distorts preferences) Opens voter service centers on Election Day Guarantees public access to records Requires signature verification in front of observers Mandates physical ballots for audits Subjects the Chief Election Officer to election rather than appointment This bill enhances personal liberty, reduces unaccountable government power, improves transparency and fairness, and strengthens the rule of law. We strongly support it. Expanding Voter Service Centers and Accessibility – SUPPORT SB1240 / HB601, SB2821 , SB134 , and SB2722  require more centers, uniform hours statewide, minimum centers on Election Day, and separate lines for those with accessibility needs or new registrations. These measures increase practical access to voting without coercion or new mandates on individuals. They promote fairness and transparency in the mechanics of voting. We support targeted expansions that make the existing system work better for voluntary participants. Open Primary / Top-Two System– SUPPORT SB2480  would allow all voters to choose any candidate in the primary, advancing the top two regardless of party. This reduces the artificial power of party gatekeepers and gives individuals more choice. While we remain wary of unintended consequences (e.g., two candidates from the same dominant party advancing), on balance it aligns with liberty and fairness by letting voters, not party bosses, decide who appears on the general-election ballot. Ballot Integrity and Disqualification Process – SUPPORT SB780  ensures disqualified candidates are kept off ballots, provides a clear challenge process, and bars disqualified electors for presidential candidates. This upholds the rule of law and prevents chaos. Transparency and fairness demand that constitutional and statutory requirements actually mean something. The Bottom Line on 2026 Ballot Box Bills Elections should be free, transparent, accessible, and voluntary. The government's proper role is to administer a fair process that respects individual choice; not to herd people into the system, pick winners with taxpayer dollars, or shield itself from accountability. The Libertarian Party of Hawaii will continue to testify in support of bills that genuinely expand liberty and transparency while opposing those against those that coerce, expand bureaucracy, and raid the treasury. Take Action: If you share our commitment to a government that stays out of your life and out of your ballot, join us. Submit testimony on thes ballot box bills. Contact your legislators. Help us keep Hawaii’s elections free, without exceptions. Liberty in voting is the foundation of every other liberty we hold dear. Let’s defend it. Take action by following the steps: Click on the hyperlinks above to familiarize yourself with the bill texts. Track & Testify : Our simple instructions make it easy! You don't have to do this alone. We are here to help your actions succeed and amplify the voices of Hawaii!   Contact Us  if you need help, would like to volunteer, or want to stay updated. And don't forget to let us know what issues matter most to you . Keep an eye out as we continue to publish on topics that affect Hawaii's liberty. DONATE to expand our legislative reach and impact  Customize your contribution with a one-time payment, or a recurring monthly contribution of your choice.

I can’t believe that it needs to be said at all, but doctors, please don’t murder infants. Don’t neglect them. Don’t violate your oaths. SB213 requires that every infant born alive receives medically appropriate and reasonable life-saving and life-sustaining care. It establishes clear civil and criminal penalties for anyone who fails to provide that care. This isn't complicated or controversial; it's basic human decency. Why do we even need a law that says don't murder infants? Doctors and medical professionals swear oaths to protect life, to "do no harm," and to act in the best interest of their patients. Yet, across the country, there have been documented cases where infants born alive were left without life-saving care. Many have been denied oxygen, warmth, or transport to a hospital, allowing them to die. These tragedies expose a dangerous lack of protection. SB 213 ends these atrocities in Hawaii by making it explicit that once a baby is born alive, they are a legal person entitled to full protection under state law. In short, don't murder infants. No exceptions, no excuses. The bill's requirements are straightforward and compassionate: Provide the same standard of care given to any other newborn at the same gestational age. Ensure immediate life-sustaining treatment where medically appropriate. Treat the infant as a full legal person with regard to rights to medical attention. Penalties apply only to those who willfully neglect or harm these vulnerable lives, but not to mothers, and not for standard medical decisions in complex situations. This aligns with federal efforts like the now stalled Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Not Abortion Reform To be clear, SB 213 doesn't touch on abortion laws at all; it protects life after birth. Sponsors including Senators Fevella, DeCoite, and others recognize that true compassion extends to every child who takes their first breath. SB 213 removes any ambiguity, ensuring no baby is abandoned to die. This is a no-brainer measure that upholds humanity, reinforces medical ethics, and protects the innocent. Take Action: Take action by following the steps: Click on the hyperlink to familiarize yourself with the bill text: SUPPOR T: SB213 . Track & Testify : Our simple instructions make it easy! You don't have to do this alone. We are here to help your actions succeed and amplify the voices of Hawaii! Contact Us  if you need help, would like to volunteer, or want to stay updated. And don't forget to let us know what issues matter most to you . Keep an eye out as we continue to publish on topics that affect Hawaii's liberty. DONATE to expand our legislative reach and impact  Customize your contribution with a one-time payment, or a recurring monthly contribution of your choice.

The state legislature keeps pushing monstrosities like SB1150 & HB615 , the so-called "Health Care Access Protection Act" that doubles down on last year's page-bloated nightmare and essentially legalizes interstate kidnapping under the banner of "gender-affirming care. However, a powerful countermeasure has been sitting in the wings: HB264 . This bill slams the door shut on the very ideological weapon the kidnapping bills  rely on. Introduced back in January 2025 and carried over into the 2026 session, HB264 is short, sharp, and laser-focused. It amends Hawaii Revised Statutes on what counts as the "best interest of the child" in custody and visitation fights. The key language: "In determining what constitutes the best interest of the child under this section, the court shall not consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity or expression that does not align with the sex assigned at birth." This prohibits courts from playing gender ideology referee and keeps judges from deciding that a parent who supports social transition, preferred pronouns, or medical steps is automatically the "better" caregiver. Importantly, this means no more penalizing the parents under the guise of “care”. From Section 1:  “The legislature finds that parents have a constitutionally protected right to direct the care, custody, and control of their children, including children experiencing gender dysphoria.”   The effect would be to strip out this subjective and politically charged factor from the custody equation entirely. Keep the real best-interest factors intact (abuse history, family violence, parent-child bond, caregiving consistency) and don't let activist judges or one-sided "experts" sneak in gender affirmation as the golden ticket. HB264: Protect Parental Rights Remember that damning line from page 52 of SB1150? Hawaii courts  " shall not consider as a factor weighing against the petitioner any taking of the child ... if there is evidence that the taking or retention of the child was for the purposes of obtaining gender-affirming health care services". (emphasis added) In plain English: as long as the abductor claims  the runaway was about getting puberty blockers or hormones in our "sanctuary" state, Hawaii judges are forbidden  from holding that abduction against them in custody rulings. Loving parents in restrictive states suddenly become "unfit" because they won't sign off on often irreversible medical interventions. State agencies get empowered to rip kids away based on "controversial and subjective criteria." Chaos ensues. Jurisdictional quagmire. This is why we’ve dubbed it the “Kidnapping Bill”. It would leave families torn apart and with little to no recourse. It would prioritize gender ideology over parental rights. HB264 obliterates that playbook. By banning any consideration of gender affirmation (or non-affirmation) in Hawaii custody decisions, it yanks the rug out from under the kidnapping loophole. Even if a parent flees to Hawaii with a child to access "care" shielded by SB1150/HB615, they can't then waltz into family court and say, "I'm the affirming parent, so give me custody!" The court is prohibited  from weighing that affirmation. Likewise, the original parent can't be branded unfit for refusing to affirm. It upholds neutrality and protects parental rights . No more state-sponsored favoritism toward one side of a deeply divisive medical and ideological debate. HB264 doesn't ban gender-affirming care. It doesn't criminalize anything. It simply says: keep politics and subjective gender theories OUT of the courtroom when deciding who raises Hawaii's children. That's the kind of limited, freedom-preserving legislation libertarians and parents across the spectrum can rally behind. Time to support the bill that defends families instead of dismantling them. Take Action: Take action by following the steps: Click on the hyperlink to familiarize yourself with the bill text: SUPPORT: HB264 . OPPOSE: SB1150  & HB615 Track & Testify : Our simple instructions make it easy! You don't have to do this alone. We are here to help your actions succeed and amplify the voices of Hawaii! Contact Us  if you need help, would like to volunteer, or want to stay updated. And don't forget to let us know what issues matter most to you . Keep an eye out as we continue to publish on topics that affect Hawaii's liberty. DONATE to expand our legislative reach and impact  Customize your contribution with a one-time payment, or a recurring monthly contribution of your choice.

SB277 & HB384  would strengthen safeguards for minors against sexual exploitation, and it would do so without inflating government bloat or infringing on consensual adult behaviors. We're throwing our support behind it, you should too. It defends the most vulnerable from aggression. SB277 pauses the clock on the statute of limitations for certain felony sexual assaults and prostitution-related crimes during the time a victim is under 18. This gives survivors the space they often need to come forward as adults. The bill also lengthens probation periods for these convictions. It upgrades "promoting minor-produced sexual images" to a felony when the promoter is at least three years older than the child (keeping peer situations the same), and adds these felony offenses to the sex offender registry under Tier 1, which means registrants can petition for removal after a decade without another conviction. Victims of childhood exploitation frequently face delayed justice due to fear or trauma, and this bill empowers them without touching the freedoms of those who haven't harmed others. By deterring repeat offenders through longer probation and accountable registration, the measure reduces the call for more invasive surveillance down the line. The government stays focused on its proper role: shielding citizens from fraud and force. By cracking down on minor-involved prostitution and similar abuses, it helps eliminate coercive distortions. Penalties are limited to proven aggressors who violate children's rights, avoiding the trap of punishing victimless acts. This proposed legislation punishes clear violations of minors' rights while creating a stable framework for justice that balances deterrence with rehabilitation. This bill protects our keiki without eroding the liberties we hold dear. Help Us Support This Measure: Take action by following the steps: Click on the hyperlink to familiarize yourself with the bill text:   Senate Bill 277/HB384 Testify on the Measures. Maps of districts and representative contact information can be found here.   You don't have to do this alone. We are here to help your actions succeed and amplify the voices of Hawaii!  Contact us today to get tailored advice, collaboration, and support.   And don't forget to let us know what issues matter most to you. Keep an eye out as we continue to publish on topics that affect our liberty. Keep the Momentum Going Your contributions help us track bills, craft testimony, and mobilize supporters. Consider a one-time gift or monthly support  to expand our reach and help us defend liberty session after session.

Senate Bill 433 is the Aloha State's latest swing at restricting your right to carry anything sharper than a butter knife or heavier than a pineapple. This gem prohibits open and  concealed carry of dirks, daggers, blackjacks, metal knuckles, bladed weapons, batons, cudgels, truncheons, police batons, collapsible batons, billy clubs, or nightsticks. A simple misdemeanor for toting one around, or a class C felony if in tandum with another “violation”. Nothing says "public safety" like turning a pocket knife into a felony enhancer. Sweeping Carry Ban = A Direct Jab at the Second Amendment The bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes §134-51 to prohibit anyone (not authorized by law) from knowingly carrying (openly on the person, concealed on the person, or  concealed in a bag/container) any " dirk, dagger, blackjack, metal knuckles, bladed weapon, or other deadly or dangerous weapon. " It classifies these as misdemeanors.  Provided: "that this subsection shall not apply to a billy."  (“Billy" is defined as including cudgel, truncheon, police baton, collapsible baton, billy club, or nightstick.) So, those club-like items aren't banned outright under the carry rules... unless you're caught with them during another crime, which bumps it to a class C felony under subsection (b). The Second Amendment 's "right of the people to keep and bear Arms"  isn't gun-exclusive. As Heller  (2008)  clarified, it “guarantee(s) an individual right to possess and carry weapons in case of confrontation." . Bruen  (2022) asserts “The right to carry a firearm in public for self-defense is deeply rooted in history, and no other constitutional right requires a showing of ‘special need’ to exercise it.”   Blanket bans on carrying common self-defense tools also carry no such tradition.  "Bladed Weapon" & Bags | Sharpening the Silliness Hawaii's fix? Slap "bladed weapon"  into the list, broadening it absurdly. Your steak knife in a picnic bag could qualify. Yes, the bill explicitly adds "bladed weapon"  to the prohibited list, and extends the ban to concealed carry in "a bag or other container carried by the person."  There is no clear definition for "bladed weapon in the proposed bill or correlating statute, meaning it would encompass utility knives, multitools, or even sheathed blades in backpacks. Founders carried bladed arms (think swords) freely for protection. There were no broad 18th-century bans on toting them in satchels or sheathes on thie person. If Caetano v. Massachusetts  (2016)  clearly defined the Second Amendment protections to to include stun guns, knives and clubs are logically already covered. Instead, SB 433 treats non-gun arms like ticking time bombs. Compounding Penalties SB433 would make it a misdemeanor for these basic carry “violations”, but if you're possessing/using/threatening with these weapons (including billy now) "while engaged in the commission of a separate felony or misdemeanor"  it would be considered a Class C felony, stacked on top (concurrent or consecutive). This enhances any  other crime, holding the potential of a traffic stop with a blackjack to turn into felony territory. Our Founders fought against arbitrary escalations such as British arms seizures without cause. You can carry a blunt stick around without misdemeanor risk... until you jaywalk with it.  "Affirmative Defense" = Guilty Until You Prove You're a Good Guy with a Good Weapon Here's the bill's "generous" twist: Defenses galore, but affirmative  ones, meaning you  prove them after arrest. This flips Due Process (Fifth/Fourteenth Amendments) by removing presumption of innocence.  Subsection (g): Gives you “permission” in your own home.  (h): For open carry, if the weapon "is currently in common use in this country for lawful self-defense purposes" —but not in " sensitive locations " (per §134-9.1, gun-style bans) or if displaying it "causes alarm."   (i): For bag/vehicle carry, if locked in a hard-sided container for transport. The bill nods to Bruen 's common use test for guns, but applies it as a defense  you must affirm in court, not a presumption. Was it in your possession or used for self-defense? Okay then, you’ll have to prove it's "lawful"  after the cuffs click. Compare this to the Second Amendment's proactive right to bear arms for security instead of retroactive courtroom haggling. This so-called "defense" is a dud, mocking liberty by making you beg for it post-arrest.  Post-Wolford v. Lopez: Hawaii's Stubborn Surf on Slippery Sands. Wolford v. Lopez  (9th Cir. 2024)  is torching Hawaii's post- Bruen  gun bans in "sensitive places"  like parks and bars and their default private-property ban. SB 433 imports those same "sensitive location"  limits into non-gun bans via the affirmative defense. Plus, Section 4 mandates constitutional construction. Not a smart play, since the bill's setup invites lawsuits mirroring the inevitable Wolford  fallout. Oppose SB433. It is a snub to the parchment that protects us all. The state’s police force is already, by their own admissions, overrun with work and lacking in staff. Should we really add stick-chaser to their list of duties? Oppose SB433 : Take action by following the steps: Click on the hyperlink to familiarize yourself with the bill text: Senate Bill 433  Track & Testify : Our simple instructions make it easy! Maps of districts and representative contact information can be found here.   Join Our Team! You don't have to do this alone. We are here to help your actions succeed and amplify the voices of Hawaii!  Contact us today to get tailored advice, collaboration, and support.   And don't forget to let us know what issues matter most to you. Keep an eye out as we continue to publish on topics that affect Hawaii's liberty.

. The Libertarian Party of Hawaii Bylaws & Platform Committee Meeting DATE: Monday, January 19, 2026 TIME: 7:00 pm HST Call to Order: 7:05 pm Roll Call: Voting: Austin Martin, Nicholas Zehr, Abbra Green, Bryce Thon, Participating: Celina Monge, Aaron Toman Minutes and revisions from December 08, 2025: Unanimous Approval Agenda: Unanimous Approval Unfinished Business: Discussion 12/8 - Suggestion from Austin Martin to change Article III, Section 1 wording to “shall be only open” . No motion made Discussion 12/8 - Austin Martin suggested adding at the end of Article III, Section 3, 2a: “The official sustaining dues amount shall be posted prominently on the website.” No motion made. Discussion was opened 12/8 on Section III, 2d, Auxiliary Members: Motion by Bryce Thon, second by Nicholas Zehr to strike all language regarding auxiliary members. Unanimous Approval. New Business: Floor open to motions and discussions beginning with Article III & IV: Motion by Nicholas Zehr, to amend the following subsections of Article III, Section 3: Subsection 1: “The Party shall not discriminate based on characteristics protected by applicable law or immutable personal characteristics, and shall not be required to recognize ideological, political, or associational beliefs as protected classes.” Subsection 2: “ The Party may take defensive measures against organized entities or coordinated efforts that demonstrably advocate or engage in the initiation of force, fraud, or coercion, or that seek to undermine the Party’s autonomy through deceptive or hostile means, consistent with the NAP.” Subsection 4: “Upon a finding, by a majority of the Executive Committee, that a member has a substantial and material conflict of interest or has knowingly concealed required disclosures, the Committee may take corrective action pursuant to Article VII.” And to add a new Subsection 6: “No adverse action under this Section shall be taken without notice, an opportunity to respond, and a recorded vote.” second by Abbra Green, unanimous approval. Adjournment: 7:45 pm The Next Bylaws & Platform Committee Meeting is Monday, February 02, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Help Fund Our Special Convention The Libertarian Party of Hawaii will be hosting a Special Convention at the end of August 2026 specifically for the purpose of passing new bylaws. Help us fund our efforts with a one-time or monthly contribution:

On January 24, 2026 at the House of Glory Church in Hilo, Hawaii, The Libertarian Party of Hawaii hosted a Campaign Readiness Seminar presented by Aaron Toman . This prompted great questions and extensive discussions from participants interested in running for office and participating on our campaign teams. A big mahalo to Aaron Toman for the presentation and to House of Glory for the comfortable venue! This event was livestreamed over Zoom and uploaded to our YouTube Channel . You can also download Toman's slideshow in PDF form: Candidate Filing for the 2026 Elections begins February 2, 2026 and ends June 2, 2026. Fill out our volunteer sign-up sheet  if you’re interested in running for office or want to be on a Candidate Team. Support Liberty This Election Season Your donations help fuel our election season. Any amount helps. Consider becoming a monthly supporter at $10, $25, $50, or $100—whatever fits your budget. Recurring gifts compound into real growth for the movement. Monthly donations provide reliable funding to hire staff, scale our bill list, and maintain consistent pressure on liberty issues all session long. Your support scales our impact—more candidates, stronger principled advocacy, and real progress for individual rights and limited government. Donate now (one-time or monthly) . Alternatively you can send a check by Printing and mailing our PDF form to : Libertarian Party of Hawaii PO Box 4444 Honolulu, HI 96802

Over the past months, many of you have been actively involved in our Defend Hawaii efforts here in Hawaii. Through our activism packet , we've provided talking points, template letters, testimony guides, and contact lists to help rally support for legislation that protects the Hawaii National Guard from unauthorized federal deployments. The goal is to reaffirm Hawaii's constitutional authority over its militia, prioritize our Guard for local needs like disaster response, require proper congressional authorization for federal call-ups, and ensure gubernatorial and legislative oversight to prevent misuse in overseas conflicts or domestic overreach. We were proud to collaborate closely with Representative Della Au Belatti in developing and refining an initial version of what we called the Defend Hawaii Act. That draft was comprehensive: It included strong definitions, strict limits on releasing Guard members to federal active duty combat without a congressional declaration of war or explicit constitutional call-up (for invasion, insurrection, or executing union laws), mandatory governor consent with legislative consultation, 48-hour notifications to the Legislature, oversight powers, reporting requirements, and even directives for enforcement including potential legal challenges. While our preferred original proposal didn't advance exactly as drafted, we're encouraged by recent developments. Defend Hawaii Update| Support SB2054 A related bill, SB2054 , was introduced on January 21, 2026, opening day of the legislative session. Sponsored by eight Democratic senators, it amends Hawaii Revised Statutes §121-30 to prohibit Hawaii National Guard units (when under state control or Title 32 duty) from assisting, cooperating with, or providing resources to federal troops, federal law enforcement, or out-of-state National Guard forces deployed in Hawaii if the Governor objects to those deployments. There's also a practical carve-out for cases required by federal or state law. It's narrower and more procedural than our initial proposal, without broad restrictions on Title 10 federal deployments, no new legislative review mechanisms, and no extensive definitions—but it still advances the core principle of greater state control over how our Guard interacts with federal forces on Hawaii soil. This is a meaningful step in the right direction! It empowers the Governor to block unwanted in-state federal cooperation without directly challenging federalization for out-of-state missions. We believe this evolved version is a pragmatic win that could pass in the current session, especially given its bipartisan-leaning sponsorship in a Democratic-majority legislature and its focus on public safety/gubernatorial authority.  Take Action It's already passed First Reading and been referred to the PSM/EIG and JDC committees. There are no hearings scheduled yet, but early momentum matters. Here's how you can help right now: Read SB2054 Follow these simple instructions to speak up . While you're at it, thank Representative Belatti for her help in getting our ideas moving forward. It’s important that she knows we value the work she poured into this. Contact Us  if you need help, would like to volunteer, or want to stay updated. DONATE to expand our legislative reach and impact  Customize your contribution with a one-time payment, or a recurring monthly contribution of your choice.

SUPPORT HB540; Oppose SB488, Sb2073, SB727, & SB682. In the 2026 legislative session, Hawaii lawmakers are pushing a slate of bills that could force toxic fluoride into our public water systems under the false pretense of "public health." They’re proposals are aimed at mass-medicating the population with a known neurotoxin and endocrine disruptor. This poison would affect our vulnerable residents the most, especially children, the elderly, and those with health conditions. The state's desire to "improve" our water ignores decades of evidence showing fluoride's dangers, prioritizing outdated dental dogma over real safety.  Poison Proposals for State-Sponsored Harm Four bills— SB488 , SB2073 , SB727 , and SB682 —represent a concerted effort to lace Hawaii's drinking water with fluoride, a chemical the state pretends is harmless despite mounting evidence to the contrary. These measures vary in scope but share a common thread: they empower or mandate the addition of this toxin without adequate safeguards, exemptions for at-risk groups, or easy ways to stop it once started. By design, they could expose millions to elevated fluoride levels, risking everything from lowered IQ in kids to disrupted thyroid function in adults. Here's a rundown of each, with their most problematic elements called out. SB488 : The Blanket Mandate Menace  Forces every non-federal supplier to adjust fluoride to HHS "optimal" levels, with DOH-set testing intervals and provided training—but zero funding, sunset, or resident opt-outs. Most problematic:  Sweeping scope ignores consent and health risks, dosing everyone with a systemic toxin (including formula-fed infants and kidney-impaired residents who can't excrete fluoride properly). SB2073 : The Large-System Poison Push  Targets all suppliers with 1,000+ connections, mandating HHS-level fluoridation plus monitoring, sampling/reporting to DOH; DOH offers training/assistance and annual legislative reports on statewide fluoride levels. Exempts federal systems. Most problematic:  Oversight normalizes chronic exposure essentially monitoring a statewide poisoning operation. SB727 : The Conditional Trap with a False Exit  Requires 1,000+ connection suppliers to fluoridate per county HHS-based standards. DOH provides training, tech support, reimbursements, and annual reports. Supersedes contrary laws but "sunsets" only if every resident obtains or affirmatively rejects dental insurance at an unobtainable 100% tracking threshold. DOH tracks/reports dental coverage annually. Most problematic:  Locks in indefinite fluoridation while tying toxin exposure to unrelated coverage gaps. Punishes the uninsured. SB682 : The Backdoor Enabler  Bans state/county mandates for non-contamination health additives (like fluoride) but opens a loophole: If federal Safe Drinking Water Act allows mass medication, it adds "safeguards". Most problematic:  Anti-mandate language leaves fluoride vulnerable to federal override. It’s a Trojan horse normalizing water as a drug delivery system. These bills all mandate or enable a chemical assault on our bodies without true accountability. Hawaii already has low fluoridation rates for good reason. Residents know better than to trust bureaucrats with their health. Support: HB540 The Ban on Fluoride Poisoning On the bright side, HB540  stands as a courageous defense. This measure amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to add that, "No person or supplier of water shall introduce fluoride to a public water system." This is an outright statewide ban on adding fluoride, applying to all non-federal operators. Importantly, it preempts and voids any conflicting laws, executive orders, ordinances, regulations, or rules, nullifying sneaky attempts to fluoridate locally and statewide. It directly confronts the dangers of fluoride, drawing on solid research that exposes this as a chemical hazardous to human health. It's a presumed neurodevelopmental toxin, especially harmful to children and vulnerable groups. The bill's preamble states that fluoride isn't the benign “cavity-fighter” it's sold as: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Toxicology Program (NTP) classifies fluoride as a presumed hazard. The National Research Council (NRC) has flagged fluoride as an endocrine disruptor that lowers thyroid function, particularly in women. Fluoride exposure is also tied to sleep disturbances, including higher odds of sleep apnea symptoms in adolescents. In teens, fluoride impairs kidney and liver function. In children, fluoride is associated with lower IQ, ADHD-like behaviors, and cognitive deficits in children. Infants that are formula-fed in fluoridated areas can exceed safe intake levels by up to 59%.  Even the CDC admits fluoride's primary benefit is topical (on the teeth's surface), not systemic (ingested). HB540 is a lifeline against the state's fluoride fixation. By banning additions and overriding conflicts, it protects us from a poisoning of the masses. Hawaii's lawmakers are gambling our health in favor of state overreach. The opposed bills reek of corporate influence and outdated science, while HB540 offers evidence-based reasoning and thorough protections.  Take Action to Stop the Insidious Plans to Poison Hawaii Water | Fluoride Mandates Familiarize yourself with the proposed texts: Oppose   SB488 , SB2073 , SB727 , and SB682 . Support   HB540 . Follow these simple instructions  to make your voice heard. Join Our Team! You don't have to do this alone. We are here to help your actions succeed and amplify the voi ces of Hawaii!  Contact us today to get tailored advice, collaboration, and support.   And don't forget to let us know what issues matter most to you. Keep an eye out as we continue to publish on topics that affect our liberty. Support LPHI Legislative Activism Your donations fuel bill tracking, testimony preparation, and advocacy to defend liberty at the Capitol. Giving levels that help us grow: $10 supports detailed research and analysis on the next bill. $25 enables testimony drafting and submissions. $50 can cover up to a week of bill activitiies. $100 funds broader monitoring, response, recruitment, and targeted advertising. $300+ allows us to hire part-time support, run effective outreach campaigns, and significantly expand the number of bills we cover and defend. Make it recurring for maximum impact: Consider becoming a monthly supporter at $10, $25, $50, or $100—whatever fits your budget. 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The Libertarian Party of Hawaii is proud to throw our full support behind House Bill 312 (HB312), a commonsense measure that strengthens due process and protects families from unwarranted government intrusion. This bill is a vital step toward ensuring that parents are informed of their rights during child welfare investigations. HB312, titled "Relating to the Department of Human Services ," requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide written notice to a parent about their rights whenever the agency is investigating a child who is or may be subject to imminent harm. This bill embodies our core principles like limited government, individual sovereignty, and the presumption of innocence. Parents have a fundamental right to raise their children without arbitrary interference from the state. Too often, child protective services investigations can escalate into traumatic experiences for families, sometimes leading to unnecessary separations or violations of privacy. Without clear, written notification of rights—such as the right to legal counsel, the right to remain silent, or the right to challenge allegations—these processes can feel like a one-sided power grab by bureaucrats. HB312 ensures transparency and accountability, empowering parents to make informed decisions and defend their families effectively. HB312 would notify all parents, upon initial contact by DHS, to be notified:  A. “The parent is not required to permit the department or a police officer to enter the residence of the parent; B. The parent must be given the allegations prior to an interview; C. The parent is not required to speak with the department at that time; D.The parent has the right to record the interview;  E. The parent is entitled to seek representation of an attorney and have an attorney present when the parent is questioned by the department; F. Any statement made by the parent or any family member may be used against the parent in a hearing initiated pursuant to this chapter;  G. Neither the department nor the police officer is an attorney, and neither may provide legal advice to the parent; H. The parent is not required to sign any document presented by the department or a police officer, including but not limited to a release of claims or service agreement, and is entitled to have an attorney review any document before the parent agrees to sign; and I. A failure of the parent to communicate with the department or a police officer may have serious consequences, which may include the filing of a petition under this chapter and the assumption of temporary foster custody of the child by the department; therefore, it is in the parent’s best interest to speak with the department or immediately seek the advice of a qualified attorney;” It would also require that interviews conducted without parents present be recorded and documented. We are in full support of the intent of this bill, with the recommendation that section I be reworded to exclude lthe language of " it is in the best interest", and "may result in assumption of temporary foster custody" to avoid giving legal advice, contradicting constitutional rights, or convoluting the matter with section C. While these are rights parents have , not everyone understands this, especially in stressful or seemingly unpredictable situations. Libertarians believe that the government should only intervene when absolutely necessary with strict adherence to due process. By mandating written notices upon initial contact, HB312 reduces the risk of abuse in the system, prevents coercive tactics, and upholds the non-aggression principle. No one, especially not the state, should initiate force, fraud, or coercion against peaceful individuals and families. Libertarians always uphold parental rights. We commend the sponsors for championing this bill and urge all legislators to advance it through committee and to a floor vote.  Help Us Uphold Parental Rights: Take action by following the steps: Click on the hyperlink to familiarize yourself with the bill text: HB312 Speak out against these movements.  Maps of districts and representative contact information can be found here.   Join Our Team! You don't have to do this alone. We are here to help your actions succeed and amplify the voices of Hawaii!  Contact us today to get tailored advice, collaboration, and support.   And don't forget to let us know what issues matter most to you. Keep an eye out as we continue to publish on topics that affect our liberty.