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Hamakua, North Hilo, South Hilo
As a former educator, Representative Nakashima understands how critical it is to evaluate program budget requests, and to set criteria for the evaluation of these appropriations. Mark will work towards the development of geothermal energy statewide as a solution to breaking the State's dependence on imported oil. Representative Nakashima will also work to create a synergy between the Big Island community, public schools and institutions of higher learning to become more collaborative, and he will continue to work with all stakeholders to develop a vision that will guide long-term decision making and future expenditures.
Representative Nakashima is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa and holds a B.Ed. degree and Professional Diploma in education with an emphasis in political science.
EXPERIENCE
• Representative First House District (Hamakua, Portion of Hilo, Ka‘ūmana)
• Chair, House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce
• Chair, House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs
• Chair, House Committee on Economic Development
• Vice Speaker of the House
• Chair, House Committee on Labor and Public Employment
• Vice Chair, House Higher Education Committee
• Staff Assistant, US Senator Spark Matsunaga
• Legislative Aide, Representative Dwight Takamine
• Legislative Aide, Representative Eric Hamakawa
• Staffmember, Hawaii State Teachers Association (West Hawaii & Hilo)
• Teacher, Honokaa High School (history & economics)

COMMUNITY
• Member, Hamakua Lions Club
• President, Hawaii State Jaycees
• Vice-president, US Junior Chamber of Commerce
• US-Japan Council
• JCI Senate and Alumni

April 5, 2023

Hawaiʻi's future farmers put their agricultural skills to the test at State Convention



More than 250 Future Farmers of America (FFA) members gathered on Oʻahu to participate in the annual State Convention. FFA is the largest career-oriented student organization in the country. Members set out to learn about agriculture through classroom and hands-on experiences. About 24 high schools and one intermediate school in Hawaiʻi have an FFA chapter. The number of schools with FFA has doubled in the last five years. "Agriculture, as everyone should know, is a very integral part into our lives of course. It's everywhere — into our pencils, into the clothes we wear. It's connected to everything," said Jhanella Gerardo, the FFA Hawaiʻi president of Waipahu High School.
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April 5, 2023

Hawaii lawmaker stresses importance of prevention, detection after battling kidney disease

During this National Kidney Month, state leaders and health advocates are raising awareness about what many call a silent epidemic. State Rep. Mark Nakashima knows that firsthand. He developed kidney disease after living with diabetes for nearly two decades. "I probably was not attentive enough to the diabetes control as I should have been," Nakashima said. His kidneys were so damaged, he had to get regular dialysis to remove the toxins from his blood. It took a toll, "I was contemplating hanging it up because yeah, I wasn't sure that I could make a good push through another session," he added. But then a New Year's miracle. "I was a match for a donor kidney, living donor, which is really serendipitous, because the chances of success are much better when you have a living donor," he explained. About a week later, he had a kidney transplant in San Francisco. "After the surgery, I felt just 100% better already. And it's only been getting better since then," he said.
View afull article here.
2015 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2015
Measure and Title
HB107
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
HB293 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
HB321 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
HB366
RELATING TO THEFT.
HB370
RELATING TO HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
HB371
RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
HB374
RELATING TO HARBORS.
HB377
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB378
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB380
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
HB381
RELATING TO HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS.
HB391 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO WAGES AND HOURS ON PUBLIC WORKS.
HB481 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB482 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB484 HD2
RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB485 HD1
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
HB486
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
HB503 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO DROUGHT MITIGATION.
HB504 HD1
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
HB507 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB508 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB509 HD1
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO.
HB511 HD1
RELATED TO HARASSMENT.
HB514
RELATING TO FUNDS CONTROLLED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB520 HD2
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB521
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
HB522
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
HB523
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
HB524
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
HB528
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB593
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB594
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLES.
HB605
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HB607 HD1
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB610
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A FEDERAL INSPECTION STATION AT KONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
HB612 HD2
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB622
RELATING TO FUEL CELL ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
HB658
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
HB659
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
HB660
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
HB661
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB662
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
HB663
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
HB664
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB665 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB666
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB667
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB668
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
HB669
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB676 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB677
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
HB678
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HB679 HD1
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB680
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
HB681
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
HB682
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS.
HB683 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION.
HB684 HD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
HB685
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
HB691
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB694
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB695
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB696 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB697 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.
HB708
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB709
RELATING TO PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND GUARDS.
HB710
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB711
RELATING TO BOATING.
HB712
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
HB713 HD2
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
HB714
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
HB730 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS.
HB744
RELATING TO CHECK CASHING.
HB746 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO CYBERSECURITY.
HB777
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB779
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB780
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
HB781 HD1
RELATING TO THEFT OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
HB792 HD2
RELATING TO EVIDENCE.
HB795
RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
HB830 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
HB847 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
HB849
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB850 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE.
HB851 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB852
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.
HB853 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB854 HD1
RELATING TO SERVICE CHARGES.
HB855 HD1
RELATING TO VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES.
HB860
RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
HB870 HD1
RELATING TO FOOD.
HB871 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
HB995 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB1030
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB1031
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
HB1032
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
HB1033
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
HB1034
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
HB1039
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE LOCAL AND IMMIGRANT FARMER EDUCATION PROGRAM.
HB1041 HD1
RELATING TO HUNTING.
HB1050
RELATING TO INTERISLAND MOVEMENT OF INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB1060
RELATING TO JURORS.
HB1061
RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD RENTERS.
HB1072 HD1
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGISTS.
HB1086 SD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB1091 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1092 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1114
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
HB1140 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB1144
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF CRIME.
HB1152
RELATING TO DRUGS.
HB1161 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1207
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1208 HD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE SENIOR FARMERS' MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM.
HB1213 HD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY.
HB1236 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
HB1237
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1265 HD1
RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE HOUSING.
HB1266
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB1267 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB1268 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB1269
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB1282 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY.
HB1289
RELATING TO NON-FOSSIL FUELS.
HB1305
RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.
HB1339 HD1
RELATING TO SHARK AND MANTA RAY PROTECTION.
HB1341
RELATING TO EMERGENCY SHELTERS.
HB1360 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
HB1403
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB1404 HD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
HB1426
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB1427
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1428
RELATING TO HAWAII CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES.
HB1429
RELATING TO SPEEDING IN A SCHOOL ZONE OR CONSTRUCTION AREA.
HB1430
RELATING TO MAKUA VALLEY.
HB1489 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR NATIONAL PARKS.
HB1497 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO LABOR.
HCR3
STRONGLY OPPOSING THE UNITED STATES ARMY'S PROPOSED FORCE REDUCTION OF SCHOFIELD BARRACKS AND FORT SHAFTER BASES.
HCR9
REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
HCR42 HD1
URGING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION FOR HAWAII'S FUTURE TO GUIDE AND PREPARE HAWAII FOR REDUCED MILITARY SPENDING.
HCR53 HD1
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CONVENE A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION TO PROPOSE A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO OVERTURN THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN CITIZENS UNITED V. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION.
HCR78 SD1
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INCLUDE IN THE 2017-2018 SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REQUEST IMPROVEMENTS TO CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER TERMINALS AT NAWILIWILI HARBOR IN KAUAI, HONOLULU HARBOR IN OAHU, KAHULUI HARBOR IN MAUI, AND HILO HARBOR IN HAWAII.
HCR86 HD1 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING PERMITTING PROVISIONS TO REQUIRE THAT EMPLOYEES OF WATERSPORT EXCURSION COMPANIES WHO TAKE CUSTOMERS ON WATERSPORT EXCURSIONS ARE TRAINED IN BASIC SAFETY MEASURES.
HCR87
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH SMALL BOAT HARBOR ADVISORY GROUPS.
HCR99
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND THE PREFECTURE OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN.
HCR123
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO FORM THE KAPUA LANDS CONSORTIUM TO ASSESS THE BEST WAY TO ACQUIRE THE LANDS OF KAPUA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.
HCR162
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO EXAMINE IF AND HOW OTHER STATES REGULATE TOUR OPERATORS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION.
HCR168 HD2 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STREAMLINE THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROCESS.
HCR191
COMMENDING THE JAPANESE WOMEN'S SOCIETY FOUNDATION FOR CREATING THE "ADOPT-A-MOM" PROGRAM AND ENCOURAGING ALL FAMILIES AND AGENCIES WORKING WITH THE ELDERLY OF HAWAII TO PLACE "ADOPT-A-MOM" DAY ON THEIR CALENDARS, AS THE THIRD SUNDAY OF MAY, IN OBSERVANCE OF THE ELDERLY WOMEN OF HAWAII WHO DESERVE TO BE CHERISHED AND APPRECIATED FOR THE INVALUABLE ROLE THEY PLAY AS THE MOTHERS OF OUR KEIKI O KA AINA.
HCR224 SD1
NAMING THE NEW WAIMANALO ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL BUILDING IN HONOR OF AL LEWIS.
HR16 HD1
URGING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION FOR HAWAII'S FUTURE TO GUIDE AND PREPARE HAWAII FOR REDUCED MILITARY SPENDING.
HR46
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSIDER REQUIRING THAT EMPLOYEES OF WATERSPORT EXCURSION COMPANIES WHO TAKE CUSTOMERS ON WATERSPORT EXCURSIONS RECEIVE LIFEGUARD TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION.
HR47
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH SMALL BOAT HARBOR ADVISORY GROUPS.
HR77
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY AND COST OF CONSTRUCTING A SMALL COMMERCIAL BOAT HARBOR AND SMALL COMMERCIAL AIRPORT IN SOUTH PUNA.
HR99
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO EXAMINE IF AND HOW OTHER STATES REGULATE TOUR OPERATORS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION.
HR104 HD2
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STREAMLINE THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROCESS.
HR126
COMMENDING THE JAPANESE WOMEN'S SOCIETY FOUNDATION FOR CREATING THE "ADOPT-A-MOM" PROGRAM AND ENCOURAGING ALL FAMILIES AND AGENCIES WORKING WITH THE ELDERLY OF HAWAII TO PLACE "ADOPT-A-MOM" DAY ON THEIR CALENDARS, AS THE THIRD SUNDAY OF MAY, IN OBSERVANCE OF THE ELDERLY WOMEN OF HAWAII WHO DESERVE TO BE CHERISHED AND APPRECIATED FOR THE INVALUABLE ROLE THEY PLAY AS THE MOTHERS OF OUR KEIKI O KA AINA.
HR165
CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS OF THE HAWAII: NEXT 50 CONTEST.
HR166
CONGRATULATING THE IOLANI SCHOOL AND KEALAKEHE HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAMS, KNOWN AS THE MOON RIDERS, FOR THEIR WORK ON THE ELECTRODYNAMIC DUST SHIELD LUNAR PROJECT AND THEIR PARTNERSHIPS WITH PISCES, NASA, AND GOOGLE LUNAR XPRIZE.