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Summary

Senator Clarence K. Nishihara

Full Name: Clarence K. Nishihara
Office: State Senate (HI) - District 17, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/2004
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2016
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Lynn; 2 Children: Joy, Julie
Birth Place: Makawao, HI
Home City: Waipahu, HI

Recent Key Votes

SB 2785 - Establishes Regulations for an Undersea Power Cable
Legislation (Yea)

May 3, 2012 - Requires a cable company to be approved by the public utilities commission prior to beginning commercial operation of an undersea power cable (Sec. 2). ...

SB 2115 - Amends Charter School System
Legislation (Sponsor)

Jan. 19, 2012

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Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 67%
2012 Smart Business Hawaii (Small Business Hawaii) Positions 25%
2010 Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Total Score 6%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($13,702.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
sennishihara@capitol.hawaii.gov

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

Capitol
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 204
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-586-6970
Fax: 808-586-6879

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