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Senate District 9
Hawaii State Capitol
Room 220
phone: 808-586-6250
fax: 808-586-6251
senihara@capitol.hawaii.gov
Member of the following committees:
District Information
9th Senatorial District Map - Palolo, St. Louis Heights, Maunalani Heights, Kaimuki, Kapahulu, West Diamond Head, Waikiki Gold Coast
Experience
•  State Senate, 1994 to 2011
•  House of Representatives, 1986-1994
•  1978 Constitutional Convention, Delegate and Vice President
•  Senate Majority Leader and Floor Leader
•  House Majority Floor Leader
•  House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Chair
•  Legislative Access Committee, Co-Chair
Awards and Recognition
•  Shining Light Award, Hawai‘i Alliance for Retired Americans (2008
•  Na Lima Kokua Ma Waena O Makua Award, Hawai‘i Pacific Gerontological Society (2006)
•  Good Government Angel Award, Hawai‘i Pro-Democracy Initiative (2003-2004)
•  Lawmaker of the Year, Small Business Hawai‘i (2003)
•  Unsung Hero Award, Hawai‘i's Thousand Friends (2002)
•  Civic Leadership Award, Hawai‘i Technology Trade Association (2000)
•  Good Government Award, Common Cause Hawai‘i (1997 & 1993)
Measures Introduced
 Title
SB62 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
SB63 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS.
SB64 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO REQUIRE THE FORFEITURE OR REDUCTION OF PENSION BENEFITS OF AN EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF WHO IS CONVICTED OF A FELONY RELATED TO THE EMPLOYEE'S EMPLOYMENT.
SB65 RELATING TO EXECUTIVE MEETINGS AND INFORMATION.
SB66 RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
SB67 RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS AND RECORDS.
SB68 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB69 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
SB70 RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE SUNSHINE PROVISIONS.
SB71 RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE BROADCAST PROGRAM.
SB72 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB73 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
SB74 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ALLOW THE JUDICIARY TO REDUCE PENSION BENEFITS OF AN EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF WHO IS CONVICTED OF A FELONY RELATED TO THE EMPLOYEE'S EMPLOYMENT.
SB75 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
SB76 PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR A CITIZENS ASSEMBLY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITIZENS ASSEMBLY TO PROPOSE CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY REVISIONS OR AMENDMENTS TO THE LAWS GOVERNING ELECTIONS, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, CAMPAIGN FINANCE, ETHICS, REFERENDUM, REAPPORTIONMENT, LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION, AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE, AND TO ESTABLISH A REFERENDUM.
SB77 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE COURTS.
SB78 RELATING TO THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
SB79 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
SB100 RELATING TO VOTING.
SB127 SD1 HD1 MAKING A GRANT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE DEAF CENTER.
SB129 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB130 RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
SB150 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO BUILDING DESIGN FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
SB203 RELATING TO COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARDS.
SB204 RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT.
SB205 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB206 RELATING TO BALLOTS.
SB207 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB208 RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
SB209 SD1 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST PALOLO CHINESE HOME AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES.
SB210 RELATING TO THE PALOLO CHINESE HOME.
SB211 RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCIES.
SB212 SD1 RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE REAPPORTIONMENT.
SB213 RELATING TO ZONING.
SB214 RELATING TO COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSIONS.
SB215 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB620 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
SB621 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB622 RELATING TO WHISTLEBLOWERS' PROTECTION.
SB623 RELATING TO INFORMATION PRACTICES.
SB652 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES.
SB660 RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.
SB661 RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
SB662 RELATING TO NEPOTISM.
SB663 RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
SB664 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW.
SB665 RELATING TO VOTING.
SB666 RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
SB667 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB668 RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.
SB669 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO RESTRICT VOTING ELIGIBILITY IN PRIMARY AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO PARTISAN AND NONPARTISAN DECLARANTS.
SB670 RELATING TO CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS.
SB671 SD2 RELATING TO ETHICS.
SB672 RELATING TO VOTING.
SB673 RELATING TO CIVIL PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT.
SB795 SD1 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE LICENSING OF HOME CARE AGENCIES.
SB919 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB920 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB936 RELATING TO AGING.
SB937 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB938 RELATING TO THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY.
SB939 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB940 SD1 RELATING TO KUPUNA CARE.
SB941 RELATING TO PALLIATIVE CARE.
SB942 RELATING TO THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY.
SB954 SD1 RELATING TO FOSTER CHILDREN.
SB957 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
SB958 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
SB959 RELATING TO CRIME.
SB960 RELATING TO CRIME.
SB1111 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB1112 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
SB1113 RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
SB1114 RELATING TO CAMPAIGNS.
SB1115 SD2 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR SAINT LOUIS SCHOOL.
SB1185 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB1187 SD1 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
SB1367 RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
SB1368 RELATING TO VEHICLE AUDIO EQUIPMENT.
SB1369 RELATING TO WATER.
SB1370 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB1371 RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
SB1462 RELATING TO PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATIONS.
SB1463 RELATING TO PARENTAGE.
SB1464 RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
SB1465 RELATING TO TEACHERS.
SB1468 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1480 RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
SB1508 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES AND HEALTH.
SB2012 SD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC FUNDS.
SB2110 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE PRESERVATION OF HAWAII'S MOVING IMAGES.
SB2111 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.
SB2148 RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
SB2233 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION.
SB2235 SD2 HD2 RELATING TO COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY.
SB2307 RELATING TO KUPUNA CARE.
SB2310 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
SB2311 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2314 SD2 RELATING TO THE ELDERLY.
SB2316 RELATING TO CEMETERY AND FUNERAL TRUSTS.
SB2429 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
SB2438 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
SB2439 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
SB2446 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL.
SB2455 RELATING TO LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES.
SB2526 RELATING TO ENERGY.
SB2547 RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
SB2548 RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS.
SB2549 RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS CODE.
SB2550 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ADD A RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERS APPOINTED TO THE REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION.
SB2551 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO EXTEND THE TIME FRAME FOR THE FILING OF REAPPORTIONMENT PLANS.
SB2552 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
SB2553 RELATING TO REAPPORTIONMENT.
SB2554 RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
SB2555 RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
SB2556 RELATING TO INFORMATION PRACTICES.
SB2557 RELATING TO REAPPORTIONMENT.
SB2558 RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
SB2559 RELATING TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS STATEMENTS.
SB2560 RELATING TO ETHICS.
SB2561 RELATING TO FUNDRAISING WHILE THE LEGISLATURE IS IN SESSION.
SB2562 RELATING TO THE ETHICS CODE.
SB2563 SD2 RELATING TO MANAGEMENT OF STATE FUNDS.
SB2564 RELATING TO ANONYMOUS CONTRIBUTIONS.
SB2565 RELATING TO ETHICS.
SB2566 RELATING TO CAMPAIGNS.
SB2567 RELATING TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS.
SB2568 HD2 RELATING TO THE HOMELESS.
SB2569 SD1 RELATING TO SMOKING.
SB2570 RELATING TO SMOKING.
SB2571 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
SB2659 SD2 RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND.
SB2684 RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.
SB2953 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
SB2954 RELATING TO ETHICS.
SB2963 RELATING TO EXECUTIVE SALARIES.
SB2968 SD2 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
SB2969 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
SB2989 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
SCR44 SD2 REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A FACT-FINDING AND FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE VIABILITY OF USING ACCELERATED DEATH BENEFITS AND VIATICAL SETTLEMENTS AS A SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS.
SCR45 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSOLIDATING OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITY OF ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE AND FOSTER HOME FACILITIES UNDER A SINGLE DEPARTMENT.
SCR49 SD1 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO EXPEDITIOUSLY RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF ROADS IN LIMBO STATEWIDE.
SCR111 SD1 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PRESERVE EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND CREATE NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, FAMILY-ORIENTED SUPPORT SERVICES, HEALTH CENTERS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, RETAIL SERVICES RELATED TO HEALTHY LIVING, AND COMMUNITY GARDENS WITHIN TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ZONES ALONG THE HONOLULU RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT CORRIDOR.
SCR149 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE LAWS AND LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE REPORTS AND RECOMMEND LEGISLATION TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYIST EXPENDITURES.
SCR150 REQUESTING THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A VOTER PARTICIPATION TASK FORCE ON VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTER TURNOUT IN HAWAII.
SR16 DIRECTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO INVESTIGATE CASES WHERE FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE LOAN DOCUMENTS ARE ALLEGED.
SR17 SD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO EXPEDITIOUSLY RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF ROADS IN LIMBO IN MAUI COUNTY.
SR68 REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO ADDRESS CAMPAIGN SPENDING ISSUES UNDER THE HOLDING OF CITIZENS UNITED V. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION.
SR84 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE LAWS AND LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE REPORTS AND RECOMMEND LEGISLATION TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYIST EXPENDITURES.
SR85 REQUESTING THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A VOTER PARTICIPATION TASK FORCE ON VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTER TURNOUT IN HAWAII.

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