David Ige

Legislature Overrides Fourteen Vetoes during Special Session

2008-08-01T23:09:49Z

Both Houses of the State Legislature met in Special Session on July 8th to consider the governor's vetoes. The House of Representatives and the Senate agreed to override 14 of the bills vetoed by Governor Lingle. The following documents lists the bills that were overridden by the required two-thirds margin: Measure Measure Title / (Report Title) HB2250 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION (Hawaii Interisland Airlines Regulation) HB2761 HD1 SD1 CD1 RELATING TO WOMEN'S HEALTH (Post-partum and Interconception Care; QUEST) HB2843 HD2 SD2 CD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES (Invasive Species; Fees; Freight) SB156 SD2 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO VOTING (Elections; Absentee; Voting) SB2262 SD1 HD2 CD2 RELATING TO HEALTH (VEBA Trusts; Sunset Extension; State Auditor Study) SB2263 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII (UH Board of Regents; Compensation; Expenditures; Disclosure) SB2345 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO CHILDREN (Children of Incarcerated Parents; Guiding Principles) SB2542 SD2 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH (Federally Qualified Health Centers) SB2668 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII (UH Board of Regents; Regents Candidate Advisory Council) SB2803 SD1 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO PERSONAL INFORMATION (Identity Theft; Personal Information; Government Agencies) SB2830 SD2 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO CAREGIVING (Joint Legislative Committee on Family Caregiving; Appropriations) SB2840 SD2 HD1 CD1 RELATING TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY (Economic Self-sufficiency Standard) SB2843 SD2 HD3 CD1 RELATING TO ELECTRONIC DEVICE RECYCLING (Electronic Device Recycling) SB2878 SD2 HD2 CD1 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING (Early Learning System; Early Learning Council; Pre-Plus Program; Facilities)

UPDATE!!!

2008-04-09T22:26:11Z

The new Capitol Connection is now out and posted here on our website. To view the most current issue, or other previous issues of Senator Ige's Capitol and Community Connection, click on the connect tab listed the top navigation bar. Click on the link below to view the most recent Capitol Connection Newsletter. Capitol Connection Senate Honors Little League Champs! Senator Ige and Nishihara honored the Pearl City Junior Little League Team for capturing the Junior League World Series Champions last summer. Last August, the Hawaii district 7 Little League Junior League Team from Pearl City represented the United States at the 27th Junior League World Series Little League Baseball Championships in Taylor Michigan. The team from Pearl City beat the team from Laredo Texas, and became the United States Champions, earning a spot in the Junior League World Series. Pearl City then went on to beat the team from the Philippines, the International Champions, and was crowned the Junior League World Series Champions. Below, Senator Ige and Nishihara pose for a picture with Team Manger Mitch Yamato, and team representatives Kahana Neal, Chace Numata, and Isaac Shim. Capitol Artist Program The chamber level of the Hawaii State Capitol is decorated with the artwork of students from Aiea Intermediate School and Highlands Intermediate. The student artwork will be on display in the Senate chamber hallways of the State Capitol through the end of the 2008 session on May 1st.

Leader for a Day

2008-03-14T21:17:50Z

Leader for a Day On Thursday March 13, 2008 Senator Ige welcomed Shion Pritchard, a student from Kailua Intermediate High School who visited the capitol as part of the "Leader for a Day", program. Shion was selected through an essay entitled, "Make our Community Safer". During her visit to the State Capitol, Shion met other Senators, observed the Senate in the gallery of the Senate Chambers, as well as shared in a lunch with other students and Legislators participating in the "Leader for a Day" program.

Committee on Health Informational Briefing

2008-03-08T02:22:01Z

The Senate Committee on Health will be holding an informational briefing on Monday, March 10, 2008 at 1:15 in conference room 016. Health Committee Chairman Senator David Ige along with other Senators on the Health Committee will be briefed by guest speaker Dr. Terry Shintani with the Hawaii Health Foundation on how to cut health cost by 25%. The informational briefing will also be featured live on Olelo Cable Television.

Site Update

2008-02-26T01:48:16Z

With session in full swing, there are many bills of interest online that are being heard and discussed here at the state capitol. For more information on committee hearings, bill status, and other legislative matters, log on to the capitol website. Here are a few of the site update highlights :

The second issue of the Community Connection has been published! Follow the "connect" link above to view our newsletter listings or click on the titles below to download them to your computer. Commuinty Connection Capitol Connection
Artwork featured in our capitol artist program are available for viewing under our community section of the website. The artwork of King Intermediate students as well as Aiea Intermediate are now featured on the website. The artwork of students from Aiea High School are now on display in the hallway of the Senate chambers.
Updates on the bills heard in the Senate Health Committee as well as the testimonies submitted for each hearing are posted on our committee section. Health Committee Informational Briefing The Senate Committee on Health will be holding an informational briefing on Monday, March 10, 2008 at 1:15 in conference room 016. Health Committee Chairman Senator David Ige along with other Senators on the Health Committee will be briefed by guest speaker Dr. Terry Shintani with the Hawaii Health Foundation on how to cut health cost by 25%. The informational briefing will also be featured live on Olelo Cable Television.

Images from Opening Day

2008-02-06T21:29:01Z

Opening Day The 2008 Legislative Session officially started on Jan. 16, 2008 where members of the Senate recognized the accomplishments of the University of Hawaii in celebration of the Centennial and the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championships earned by the Wahine Volleyball Team, Wahine Soccer, and Warrior Football Team. Senator Ige was joined by family and friends in the various opening day festivities. Here are a few pictures taken during the opening day of the 2008 Legislature.

Senate Going Paperless

2008-01-15T01:08:06Z

Town Meeting: Pearl City/ Aiea Town Meeting There will be a town meeting with State Legislators from Pearl City and Aiea on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, regarding cyber crime. An informational presentation by the Hawaii Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force will brief residents how to protect themselves from cyber criminals. Senator Ige along with colleagues, Senators Donna Mercado Kim, Clarence Nishihara and Norman Sakamoto along with Representatives Blake Oshiro, K. Mark Takai, and Roy Takumi are sponsoring the event. For more information, please contact the office of Senator Ige at 808-586-6230.]]> test

Opening Day 2008!

2008-01-14T23:52:55Z

The opening of the 2008 State Legislature will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at the Hawaii State Capitol. Friends, family, and constituents of Senator David Ige are invited to come by the capitol and join in the opening day festivities. This year, the Senate and House will be honoring the University of Hawaii's 2007 fall sports teams. Members of the Wahine volleyball, soccer and football team will be honored in the Rotunda at noon. Guests are encouraged to come by to help celebrate UH athletics and join Senator Ige and his office staff for food and fellowship following the ceremonies. Happy New Years! Senator Ige and his family would like to wish everyone a happy new year. This year, a lot of changes will be happening in the Senate. The entire Senate will be going through a major initiative that would cut back on the amount of paper used during the session by going "paper-less" and having all the information including hearing notices and bills saved and sent through digital communication via email. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming legislative session. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

April Reports

2007-04-17T03:26:33Z

Welcome to the final month of session 2007! We are very excited to be moving towards the most dynamic time here at the State Capitol. Bills that have survived through hearings on both the House of Representatives and Senate are now put under a proverbial looking glass by conference committees. As subject matter committees are no longer functional, these new committees are comprised of select members who chair specific bills rather than topics. This is the time of year we attempt to hammer out differences between the houses and come to some sort of agreement if these bills are worthy of possibly becoming law. Public testimony will no longer be accepted, but public input is always welcomed! In the meanwhile, we have some updates on DavidIge.org for all the regular visitors.

The latest Capitol Connection is available online for view! Click on "connect" tab to view more of our current and past issues. This month, we focus on the recent Waimano Ridge Task Force meeting, the Kamehameha Highway Improvement Projects Task Force meeting, Waimalu's new principal Sheldon Oshio, brand new Capitol Artist artwork and learning more about bills I am chairing conference committees on this year. (Note that extended articles are available in my community notes!)

Community Notes are always being updated with news in our community! If you have news you would like highlighted here, please contact me via e-mail!

Enjoy the April showers and all that spring has to offer!

Moving into March

2007-03-09T20:22:22Z

March marks the mid-point of session. With a variety of bills crossing over from the Senate to the House and vice versa, it is a crucial time to keep bills alive. Because we have a bicameral system, if one house reviews and amends a measure, the other must have the opportunity to review the bill and the make any changes. In other news, our second issue of the Capitol Connection is available for view in "connect"! This issue, I’ve highlighted a few bills of interest that I introduced at the beginning of the year. To help those unfamiliar with the process, I’ve included an introductory article about the Legislative Reference Bureau’s Public Access Room. We also have highlights from the February town meeting regarding Identity Theft, including tips and a brief history of Hawaii’s fight against identity thieves. Lastly, I'd like to recognize the students from District 16 who participated and were award recipients in the 44th Hawaii Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Extended articles are available in the "Community Notes" box to the right, and more photos are available in my online gallery!

Rounding Out January

2007-01-25T22:34:10Z

As we round out our first month of the 2007 session, my staff and I are preparing for our first bill hearings as the Senate Committee on Health. As the new chairman of this committee, I have quickly learned that the issue of health is large and the scope is wide. Already, wide and far-reaching topics such as Medicare, insurance coverage, hospital care, have come to my attention. I am very honored to take upon this responsibility and hope to tackle these issues with effective policies and decision-making. Also, late last week, our Legislative Calendar was officially finalized and signed by our Senate President, Senator Colleen Hanabusa. Track our progress as we move through session! This is a very exciting time at the State Capitol where our hearings and votes make a difference! Additionally, like last year, all hearing notices under the committee of Health will be posted under the "committees" tab. Testimony will be uploaded for hearings we are leading. For a quick link to our hearing notices, please refer to the "Hearing Notices" box to the right! And for those awaiting the first issue of our "Capitol Connection", it will be out shortly! As always, if you have any announcements, events, or folks you would like to commend, please e-mail me with the details and we will be sure to add it to our community highlights on our site and newsletter! Lastly, mark February 28th on your calendars for the first Aiea-Pearl City Town Meeting to be held at the Waimalu Elementary School Cafeteria from 7PM to 8:30PM. The topic of discussion will be Identity Theft and Crime. More information will be posted as it is known.

Happy New Year!

2007-01-02T21:17:46Z

Happy New Year!

Now that the holidays are over, my office staff and I are gearing up for Session 2007! The official opening day of the 24th legislature is on January 17th! The public is more than welcome to attend! Our offices are open for you to visit. The festivities begin at 10am! This year, I have been assigned as the new chairman of the Senate Committee on Health. As the purview for this matter is large, I have been doing my best to research the issues that most affect our island state. Like last year, I will be updating my website with all legislative information that comes through for our committee - links to bills, testimony, and hearing notices. Like past years, my office will be publishing a newsletter each month with issues that relate to what happens here at the Senate and news from our community! If you have any events you would like to promote or people who have done great achievements in our district, feel free to contact my office via e-mail or phone at (808) 586-6230!

December - Prepping for Session 2007

2006-12-08T02:27:37Z

Where did the year go? Session 2007 is right around the corner and there is a lot happening at the Capitol in preparation for January. Whereas I had been the chairman of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs in the past biennium, starting in 2007, I will be the new chairman of the Senate Committee on Health. As this is a large committee with a larger purview than IGA, I look forward to the challenge of something new! As a note all of the IGA hearing notices and bill information has been moved into the "archives" tab. Files have not been moved, so links made prior to this year should not be changed. Stay tuned! More information will be posted on my site as it is made known!

October Interim

2006-10-10T20:53:25Z

Welcome to davidige.org! Fall is finally upon us and we can start to look forward to cooler weather! October 11th is the first meeting of the Waimano Ridge Task Force, to be held at the Pearl City Cultural Center at 7pm. For more information, please view our press release in the community notes. [link] October 14th is Keiki ID at the Pearl Kai McDonalds from 10am to 1pm. This is a free service for all who stop by! October 21st is the Pearlridge Center Senior Fair, sponsored and organized by my office. This is an annual event, held at Pearlridge Center Uptown from 10am to 2pm, to promote senior issue awareness and services. Be sure to mark your calendars! Participants include:

AARP
AlohaCare
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
City & County of Honolulu - Elderly Affairs Division
Hawaii Meals on Wheels
Healthcare Association of Hawaii
HMSA
Honolulu Fire Department
Hospice Hawaii
Island Audiology
Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi
Lotus Adult Day Care Center of Hawaii
Meals on Wheels - Lanakila
National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii
Office of the Ombudsman
Pearl City Police Station
Sage Watch
Senior Companion Program
State Executive Office on Aging, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Sage Plus
Social Security Administration

Join us!

August Interim

2006-08-22T22:54:19Z

Welcome to davidige.org! As summer is drawing to a close and we are looking forward to autumn, there are a number of upcoming community events sponsored by your local legislators. The next Aiea/Pearl City Town Meeting on September 27th will be held at Waimalu Elementary School from 7:00-8:30pm. The topic of discussion is the Weighted Student Formula. Join us to hear updates from the Department of Education and how the formula will affect our schools. (Click here to view/download the town meeting flyer) October 21st is the Pearlridge Center Senior Fair, sponsored and organized by my office. This is an annual event, held at Pearlridge Center Uptown, to promote senior issue awareness and services. Be sure to mark your calendars! More information regarding vendors and times will be posted on davidige.org as it becomes available. Also, a warm congratulations to the Pearl City Junior & Senior Little League Teams for their strong performance at the World Series! We are proud of all your achievements!