It's a shame that such a qualified person got caught up in this. Testimony: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2017/Testimony/GM703_TESTIMONY_CPH_04-21-17.PDF. It seems that it would be simpler to change the statute (http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0269/HRS_0269-0002.htm).