Home | Representative Souza

State Representative

District 43

Makakilo Kapolei

First elected to office in November 2022.

Minority Policy Leader

Caucus Involvement:

Chair, Aviation & Space Caucus

Co-Chair, Maritime Caucus

Co-Chair, Future Caucus

Co-Chair, Good Government Caucus

Native Hawaiian Caucus

Filipino Caucus

Keiki Caucus

Kūpuna Caucus

Working Families Caucus

Small Business Caucus

Women's Legisative

Caucus-- Title IX Subcommittee; Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Subcommittee

Member on the following House Committees:

Committee on Water & Land,

Committee on Public Safety,

Committee on Education,

Committee on Higher Education

Working for the people

"Working for the people of District 43.

As a longtime community member of over three decades in Makakilo and Kapolei, as well as a Native Hawaiian woman in state government, it is my kuleana to help care for our people and our ʻāina."

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Legislative Priorities

Safe Ingress and Egress for Makakilo, especially in the event of an emergency situation
(Makakilo Drive Extension)

Combatting Homelessness.

Reducing the cost of living in Hawaiʻi so our local families and residents can thrive.

Investing in Public Education for our keiki.

Working in the Community

Rep. Souza participates in the Kumu Iki Neighborhood Security Watch in the Villages of Kapolei.

Rep. Souza volunteers at the food distribution at the Daniel K. Akaka Veteran's Clinic every second Friday of the month.

Rep. Souza supports our district schools- from visiting with students to participating in career days!

Creating a Better Future for Our Keiki

Rep. Souza working on legislation for introduction.

Tourism Day at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol.

Rep. Souza voted winner of the Christmas Luncheon ugly sweater contest hosted by House Speaker Nadine Nakamura.

Groundbreaking ceremony in Kapolei at Aloha ‘Āina.

Rep. Souza with the leadership of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce.

Rep. Souza at a Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce event.

Rep. Souza working on legislation for introduction.

Tourism Day at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol.

Rep. Souza voted winner of the Christmas Luncheon ugly sweater contest hosted by House Speaker Nadine Nakamura.

Groundbreaking ceremony in Kapolei at Aloha ‘Āina.

The Hawaiʻi State Capitol

E Kipa Mai... Come visit!

FAQ

FAQ

When is the legislative session?

The legislative session runs from January through May. Opening Day each year by statute is the third Wednesday of January. The interim is spent connecting with constituents and working on district issues, which contributes to adequate preparation for the legislative session.
What if I have a legislative idea?

You can share ideas for legislation with Rep. Souza, and you can collaborate to potentially get a bill drafted for possible introduction during the bill introduction period during the legislative session. It is best to work on legislation with Rep. Souza during the interim so the bill can be prepared in advance and will be ready for introduction during the appropriate time frame. A bill must be drafted by one of the House drafting agencies. Most bill idea come from our very own community members!
How can I get involved in the legislative process?

During session, bills are introduced and make its way through the legislative process. This means that hearings are set for bills and you can provide testimony on these bills accordingly. You can go to the Hawaiʻi State Capitol website to create an account to submit testimony on bill(s) when they are set to be heard in committees.