Former Member, Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives
Former Member, Economic Development and Business Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives
Former Chair, Labor and Public Employment Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives
Former Member, Public Safety Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives
Former Member, Transportation Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair, House Higher Education Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 2009-2012
Member, Judiciary Committee
Vice Chair, Legislative Management Committee
Priority Issues:
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.
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Type: concurrent resolution Chamber: lower
Type: resolution Chamber: lower