Dear Friends,

I appreciate your interest in our democratic system of government and welcome your input in ways that we carry out our responsibilities.

It is a great honor to represent Kaneohe, Heeia, Haiku Valley, and Kapunahala at the Hawaii State House of Representatives. I will make every effort to be attentive to your concerns and to inform you of important news from the Legislature.

My office is just a call, letter, or e-mail away. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Ken Ito
State Representative
48th District

TOPICS OF INTEREST

• Archaeological Database. Rep. Ito introduced a measure, enacted into law as Act 161, Session Laws of Hawaii (SLH) 2008, that expands the use of Hawaii's archaeological information by establishing an archaeological data survey database as a program of the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History (Museum), accessible to the public through the internet.
  
  
• Castle Medical Center. Rep. Ito helped introduce a measure, enacted into law as Act 75, SLH 2008, that authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds in a total amount not to exceed $30,000,000 to assist Castle Medical Center in financing and refinancing equipment purchases, and the construction and improvement of health care facilities in the state.
  
  
• Small Business Bill of Rights. Rep. Ito introduced a measure, enacted into law as Act 230, SLH 2008, that reduces regulatory burdens on small business by establishing a Small Business Bill of Rights.

NEWS AND EVENTS

• May 25, 2008. Rep. Ito and other Representatives defend the Important Agricultural Lands bill. (More)
  
  
• April 7, 2006. House passes funding for new drug interdiction program. (More)
  
  
• March 16, 2006. House Resolutions address dams, streams, and drainage channels in Hawaii. (More)