Dear Friends,

I am proud to serve as your Representative at the Hawaii State Legislature, and look forward to working with you and for you throughout the legislative session and afterwards.

I will make every effort to be attentive to your concerns and to inform you of issues affecting our district. I encourage you to contact me with your thoughts and views on subjects of interest to you.

Sincerely,
Cindy Evans
State Representative
7th District

TOPICS OF INTEREST

• Historic Preservation. Rep. Evans introduced a bill, enacted into law as Act 228, Session Laws of Hawaii (SLH) 2008, that preserves Hawaii's unique architectural and cultural heritage by requiring the submission of archival quality black and white photographs of certain historic buildings prior to the issuance of a permit or approval to demolish, reconstruct, or otherwise alter the building.
  
  
• Vehicle Weight Tax Exemption. Rep. Evans introduced a bill, enacted into law as Act 141, SLH 2008, that recognizes the service and dedication of members of the armed forces by providing a vehicle weight tax exemption for all members in good standing of the National Guard, reserves, or armed services, including the Coast Guard, for one noncommercial vehicle.
  
  
• Children of Incarcerated Parents. Rep. Evans introduced a bill, enacted into law as Act 240, SLH 2008, that continues efforts to develop programs to aid children of incarcerated parents by re-establishing and extending the term of the Children of Incarcerated Parents Task Force until June 30, 2012.

NEWS AND EVENTS

• May 26, 2008. Rep. Evans asks readers to remember the sacrifices of our soldiers. (Article)
  
  
• March 16, 2008. Rep. Evans discusses overcrowded prisons, military land use issues. (Article)