The Hawaii National Guard has long served this state with honor and integrity deploying both overseas to countries like Afghanistan and Iraq, and within the state during floods, hurricanes, and volcano eruptions.  Most recently the Hawaii National Guard deployed to Washington DC to maintain a safe transition to power.  President Joe Biden, himself, thanked the Hawaii National Guard for their support in DC with a letter and made reference to his son Beau who served in the Delaware National Guard.  At a time when COVID-19 has undermined the economy and made it difficult to make ends meet, every benefit to stay afloat is appreciated, and benefits for our service members are extremely important.  You would not expect the Hawaii House of Representatives to remove these benefits for our military service members, unfortunately, HB 290 does just this.  The following House Members (Takashi Ohno District 27 @ 808-586-9415, Sonny Ganaden District 30 @ 808-586-6010, Patrick Branco District 50 @ 808-586-6480, Bertrand Kobayashi District 19 @ 808-586-6310, Dee Morikawa District 16 @ 808-586-6280, and David Tarnas District 7 @ 808-586-8510) have approved a Bill to remove the Hawaii Vehicle Weight Tax exemption from our Hawaii National Guard’s men and women.  Remember that the Hawaii National Guard are composed of individuals who made the voluntary decision to serve.  They live and work with you as your neighbors, friends, and family.  What’s at stake? A blue form that exempts these service members to pay the state vehicle weight tax on one vehicle each year.  This benefit is being stripped from them without a valid reason.  They serve this state and country to protect your freedoms, so please fight to protect them!  Sign this petition to OPPOSE Hawaii HB 290 and show your support for your local heroes.  Please also contact your local district representatives to make your voice heard!

See Bill Summary Here: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=290&year=2021