Dear Friends,

Thank you for your interest in our government.

It is a tremendous honor to represent the Dowsett Highlands, Pacific Heights, Pauoa, and Punchbowl communities at the Hawaii State House of Representatives. I will make every effort to address your concerns and deliver important news from the Legislature.

Your input into ways the Legislature conducts our public business is always appreciated. My office is only a call, letter, or e-mail away.

Sincerely,
Sylvia Luke
State Representative
26th District

TOPICS OF INTEREST

• Child Sex Abuse - Statute of Limitations
  Representative Luke strongly believes that the rights of victims of child sex abuse should be strengthened. She has introduced House Bill No. 2895, H.D. 1, which would have extended the statute of limitations for a civil action based on child sex abuse to 10 years after the victim reaches the age of majority. However, this measure failed to gain Senate approval.
  
  
• Identity Theft
  Identity theft is a growing threat in Hawaii, one that takes a severe psychological and financial toll on its victims. Halting these crimes is of paramount importance to Representative Luke. House Bill No. 3244, C.D. 1, expands the scope and membership of the Attorney General's existing Anti-Phishing Task Force and renames it as an identity theft task force to convey its additional responsibilities in the area of identity theft.
  
  
• Vehicular Advertising
  Representative Luke has consistently advocated for public safety as a top priority. The use of advertising on vehicles distracts drivers and pedestrians alike and can often increase congestion on Hawaii's roads. These advertisements also detract from Hawaii's natural beauty. To address this problem, House Bill No. 2708, C.D. 1, prohibits certain commercial advertising on vehicles.