Dear Friends,

I appreciate your interest in our democratic system of government and welcome your input in ways that we carry out our responsibilities.

It is a great honor to represent Kaneohe, Heeia, Haiku Valley, and Kapunahala at the Hawaii State House of Representatives. I will make every effort to be attentive to your concerns and to inform you of important news from the Legislature.

My office is just a call, letter, or e-mail away. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Ken Ito
State Representative
48th District

TOPICS OF INTEREST

• Queens' Medical Center - Emergency Operations
  The Queens' Medical Center (Center) is one of the few medical centers in Hawaii equipped to deal with natural disasters and other catastrophes. To support its operations, Representative Ito has introduced House Bill No. 2446, H.D. 2, which would have provided a grant to improve the Center's emergency power generator system to allow the Center and its trauma unit to continue to operate in the event of a disaster. However, this measure failed to gain Senate approval.
  
  
• Endangering Minors
  Representative Ito believes that stronger sentencing for criminal offenses against minors will help to deter crimes and protect our keiki. House Bill No. 1995, C.D. 1, expands the crime of endangering the welfare of a minor to include a person who causes or permits a minor to ingest methamphetamines.
  
  
• Moped Safety
  Moped safety is a source of concern for many, especially in Hawaii where moped use is prevalent among teenagers. To help prevent serious head traumas caused by moped accidents, Representative Ito has introduced House Bill No. 1899 which requires safety helmet use for moped drivers under the age of 18.
  

NEWS AND EVENTS

• April 7, 2006. House passes funding for new drug interdiction program. (More)
  
  
• March 16, 2006. House Resolutions address dams, streams, and drainage channels in Hawaii. (More)