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Representative Mark M. Nakashima

Full Name: Mark M. Nakashima
Office: State House (HI) - District 1, Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Single
Birth Date: 03/27/1963
Birth Place: Hilo, HI
Home City: Honoka'a, HI
Religion: Buddhist

Recent Key Votes

SB 2115 - Amends Charter School System
Legislation (Yea)

April 10, 2012 - Establishes a state public charter school commission, which replaces the charter school review panel (Secs. 2 17). Requires the public charter ...

SB 570 - Taxation of Certain Pension Incomes
Legislation (Nay)

April 12, 2011 - -Specifies that in taxable years after December 31, 2010, the taxation of pension income will only apply to those with a federal adjusted gross income ...

SB 232 - Civil Unions for All Couples
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 11, 2011 - -Authorizes a person to enter into a civil union if he or she is (Sec. 2):-Not a partner in another civil union, a spouse in ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Legislative Oversight

Jan. 1, 2012 - Core state services need to be preserved and that if necessary, taxes increased to meet these needs. The legislature must develop standards or goals that ...

Issue Position: Energy

Jan. 1, 2012 - Since the loss of sugar, agriculture in the First District has struggled due to the high cost of electricity and imported oil. To stimulate the ...

Issue Position: Education

Jan. 1, 2012 - I believe that there must be a greater synergy between our educational institutions and the community. The University of Hawaii must not only graduate students, ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 42%
2012 Smart Business Hawaii (Small Business Hawaii) Positions 25%
2010 Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Total Score 2%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Unitemized Contributions ($13,645.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

The 2012 Political Courage Test will be sent to candidates who qualify for the Primary Election.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
repnakashima@capitol.hawaii.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=nakashima

District Website
http://marknakashima.blogspot.com/

Capitol
Hawaii State Capitol
Room 406
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-586-6680

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