Dear Friends,

I have been honored to represent and serve the wonderful people of Hilo here at the State Legislature for nearly eighteen years. I have been and will continue to do my best to ensure that the voices of those residing on the Big Island are heard in Honolulu. I am also committed to ensuring that our visitor industry, the engine of our economy, remains as vibrant as it is today.

Please keep in touch with me regarding your concerns. Feel free to email, send a fax, or call me. I look forward to continuing to work with all of you. Mahalo!

Sincerely,
Jerry Chang
State Representative
2nd District

TOPICS OF INTEREST

• Cancer Research Center of Hawaii. Rep. Chang introduced a measure, enacted into law as Act 84, Session Laws of Hawaii (SLH) 2008, that supports the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii (Center) and expands the sources of revenue available for the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund (Special Fund) by allowing the Special Fund to be used for capital expenditures; and requiring all other fees, charges, and other moneys received in conjunction with the programs of the Center and transfers from other accounts or funds to be deposited into the Special Fund.

• Nursing Shortage. Rep. Chang introduced a measure, enacted into law as Act 23, Session Laws of Hawaii (SLH) 2008, that address the shortage of nurses in Hawaii and responds to student interest by allowing an individual who has received a bachelor's degree and satisfactorily completed the pre-licensure portion of a master's entry program in nursing at an accredited school of nursing to apply for a license to practice as a registered nurse by examination.

• Coqui Frogs; Collaboration. Rep. Chang introduced a measure, enacted into law as Act 160, Session Laws of Hawaii (SLH) 2008, that requires appropriate state agencies to collaborate with the counties and communities to develop and implement a systematic approach to reduce and control coqui frog infestations on public lands that are near or adjacent to communities and to provide annual reports on the progress made in achieving this objective.

NEWS AND EVENTS

• Jan. 13, 2008. Priorities for 2008. (article)
  
  
• Jan. 18, 2008. UH Repairs. (article)
  
  
• Jerry Chang 2005 Distinguished Alumni of the University of Hawaii at Hilo
  
  
• March 11, 2006. Big Island Legislators went on the move, meeting with the community in Hilo, Kea'au, Honaunau, Waimea, and Honokaa. The schedule was as follows:
  
  7:30a.m. - 8:30a.m. - U.H. Hilo (UCB 127)
  9:00a.m. - 10:00a.m. - Kea'au Elementary School Cafetorium
  11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. - Honaunau Elementary School Cafetorium
  2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. - Waimea Senior Center
  4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. - Honokaa High School Cafetorium
  
  
• April 7, 2006. Voters Guide to Jerry Chang. (Article)

• April 28, 2006. Representative Chang addressed liability concerns involving motorsports facilities. (Article)