Welcome to the House Democratic Caucus website!

Aloha! Thank you for visiting the House Democratic Caucus Website to see what's happening with your Representatives at the Capitol. This website is for you to explore to find out what the Democratic Representatives are doing for you and the State. They are elected by you and the other Hawaii residents and are working to address your needs and concerns. The more you know, the more you can work with and help your legislators improve our communities. Below you can find summaries and links to articles on a variety of issues that affect our communities around the State. (Your input and suggestions are always welcome!)

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Find Your Rep - Use this webpage to find the Representative for your district.

Majority Package Legislation

Feb. 4, 2009. House Democrats unveiled their majority package legislation last week. Bills were introduced on a wide variety of topics, ranging from family leave, public schools, employment training, children's health care and nutrition, and disaster preparedness. Click here for more information.

Opening Day of the 2009 Regular Session

Jan. 21, 2009. The 25th State Legislature opened for business today as both the House and Senate convened the first day of the 2009 Regular Session.

Text of Speaker Calvin Say's Opening Day Address
Text of House Majority Leader's Opening Day Remarks

Representative Takai To Deploy

Jan. 20, 2009. A ten-year veteran of Hawaii's National Guard, Rep. Takai has received orders to deploy to Kuwait. (article)

Governor Appoints New Representative

Jan. 15, 2009. The Governor has appointed Gilbert Keith-Agaran to serve the remainder of the late Rep. Bob Nakasone's term at the State House. Rep. Keith-Agaran, a former director of the county Department of Public Works and Environmental Management and a former chairman of the state Board of Land and Natural Resources, will represent the 9th House District in Maui. (article)