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21 Gambling Bills Before Legislature
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From Hawaii Coalition Against Legalized Gambling

2011 GAMBLING BILLS

 

Bill #

Measure and Report Title

Introducer

Description

Status

SB3

RELATING TO A STATE LOTTERY Multi-State Lotteries; DBEDT Investigate and Report

SOLOMON, Galuteria

Multi-State Lotteries; DBEDT Investigate and Report. Requires DBEDT to investigate the possibility for Hawaii to participate in the multi-state Powerball lottery operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association or the Mega Millions lottery operated by the Mega Millions consortium, or both. Report to legislature.

1/20/2011 Referred to EDT/JDL, WAM.

2/17/2011 S Re-Referred to WAM.

 

HCALG supports this bill.

 

SB4 SD1

 

RELATING TO GAMBLING

Gambling; Lottery; Sweepstakes

NISHIHARA, CHUN OAKLAND, Espero, Wakai

Amends definition of advance gambling activity to clarify that purchase of sweepstakes entry that also provides nominal non-gambling value advances gambling even if sweepstakes entry can be obtained without payment of consideration. Eliminates free play, beginning 01/01/2013, as a defense under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

1/20/2011 Referred to JDL.

2/5/2011 S The committee(s) on JDL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-11 9:00AM in conference room 016.

2/9/2011 S The committee(s) on JDL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Hee, Shimabukuro, Gabbard, Ihara; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Slom.

3/3/2011 Reported from JDL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 473) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.

3/3/2011 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).

3/3/2011 S 48 Hrs. Notice 03-08-11.

3/8/2011 S Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Shimabukuro). Transmitted to House

3/8/2011 H Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 51) in amended form (SD 1).

3/10/2011 H Pass First Reading

3/10/2011 H Referred to ERB, JUD, referral sheet 33

3/18/2011 H Re-referred to ERB/JUD, FIN referral sheet 41

SB602

(Companion Bill: HB394)

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO LEGALIZE SLOT MACHINE GAMBLING AND GAMBLING BY VIDEO POKER MACHINES.
Report Title: Gambling; Slot Machine; Video Poker Gambling; Constitutional Amendment

KIM, ESPERO, Galuteria, Hee, Ryan, Solomon

Proposes a constitutional amendment to legalize slot machine and video poker gambling that are not visible from the street in designated resort areas within Waikiki on the island of Oahu as provided by law. (ConAm)


1/24/2011 Referred to TSM, JDL

2/2/2011 S The committee(s) on TSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-11 1:20PM in conference room 224.

2/10/2011 S The committee(s) on TSM deferred the measure until 02-15-11 1:15PM in conference room 224.

2/15/2011 S The committee on TSM deferred the measure.

SB755 SD2 HD1

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Original bill, SB755, gutted by House.

The following proposed by House:

Report Title: Gambling; Peer-to-Peer Entertainment

Introducers of

original bill:

FUKUNAGA,

CHUN OAKLAND,

SHIMABUKURO,

Baker, Galuteria,

Slom, Solomon,

Tokuda, Wakai

Authorizes events featuring peer-to-peer entertainment, including poker, in which each player receives the player's personal winnings but in which no other person or entity derives any proceeds based on the outcome. Authorizes issuance of not more than two licenses to operate infrastructure for online peer-to-peer entertainment for a minimum fee of $100,000,000 per year, 20% of total wagers, and free advertising for State. Prohibits operator of events or licensee from participating, directly or indirectly, in peer-to-peer entertainment and prohibits participation by computer. Establishes peer-to-peer entertainment commission. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)

3/21/2011 H Proposed draft of Bill scheduled to be heard by ERB/JUD on Wednesday, 03-23-11 11:25AM in House conference room 312. Copy of proposed draft available at www.capitol.hawaii.gov.

3/21/2011 H Re-referred to ERB/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 44

3/23/2011 H The committees on ERB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) McKelvey, Choy, Evans, Hashem, Tokioka, Tsuji; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Brower; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Marumoto; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Awana, Nishimoto, Pine.

 

3/23/2011 H The committees on JUD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Keith-Agaran, Herkes, Ito, Luke, McKelvey, Souki, Tsuji; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Rhoads, Brower; 3 Noes: Representative(s) Fontaine, Marumoto, Thielen; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Cabanilla, Carroll, B. Oshiro.

3/24/2011 H Reported from ERB/JUD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1193) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.

3/24/2011 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Aquino, Ching, Cullen, Fontaine, Johanson, M. Lee, Marumoto, Pine, Rhoads, Saiki, Takumi, Thielen, Ward, Yamane voting no (14) and Representative(s) Har, Riviere, Wooley excused (3).

SB1097

(Companion Bill: HB781)

RELATING TO GAMING.
Report Title: Stand-Alone Casino Gaming; Waikiki; Appropriations

HEE

Grants 10-year license for 1 stand-alone casino in Waikiki not in a hotel. Establishes Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes 6.75 per cent wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates state gaming fund and compulsive gambler program. Appropriates $5,000,000 to establish the gaming commission and its operations. Appropriation to be reimbursed by the casino licensee.

1/24/2011 S Referred to JDL, WAM.

2/5/2011 S The committee(s) on JDL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-11 9:00AM in conference room 016.

2/9/2011 S The committee on JDL deferred the measure.

SB1528 (Companion Bill: HB 1651)

RELATING TO SHIPBOARD GAMING.

Report Title: Shipboard Gaming

SOLOMON, Hee, Ryan

Authorizes shipboard gaming on vessels in state waters. Establishes the Hawaii gaming board within DBEDT, an admission tax and a wagering tax, and a gaming fund for the deposit of fees, taxes, and fines.

1/28/2011 S Referred to JDL/EDT, WAM

2/5/2011 S The committee(s) on JDL/EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-11 11:00AM in conference room 016.

2/9 /2011 S The committee on JDL deferred the measure. The committee on EDT deferred the measure.

HB394

HD1

(Companion Bill: SB602)

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO LEGALIZE SLOT MACHINE GAMBLING AND GAMBLING BY VIDEO POKER MACHINES.
Report Title: Gambling; Slot Machine; Video Poker Gambling; Constitutional Amendment

SOUKI

Proposes a constitutional amendment to legalize slot machine and video poker gambling that are not visible from the street in designated resort areas on the island of Oahu as provided by law. (HB394 HD1)


1/24/2011 H Referred to TOU, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1

1/28/2011 H Bill scheduled to be heard by TOU on Monday, 01-31-11 9:15AM in House conference room 312.

1/31/2011 H The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.

2/4/2011 H Bill scheduled for decision making on Monday, 02-07-11 10:30AM in conference room 312.

2/7/2011 H The committees on TOU recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Brower, Tokioka, Awana, Choy, Evans, Hashem, McKelvey, Tsuji; Ayes with reservations: none; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Ching, Marumoto; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Nishimoto.

2/10/2011 H Reported from TOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 196) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JUD.

2/10/2011 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Aquino, Belatti, Ching, Choy, Cullen, Fontaine, Johanson, C. Lee, M. Lee, Marumoto, Morita, Nishimoto, Pine, Rhoads, Riviere, Saiki, Takai, Takumi, Thielen, Ward, Wooley, Yamane voting no (22) and none excused (0).

HCALG supports this bill.

 

HB543

 

RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Report Title: Gambling; Lottery; Sweepstakes

B. OSHIRO, Keith-Agaran, Rhoads

Amends definition of gambling to clarify that purchase of sweepstakes entry that also provides nominal non-gambling value constitutes gambling even if sweepstakes entry can be obtained without payment of consideration. Eliminates free play as a defense under certain circumstances.

1/24/2011 S Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1

 

HB781 HD1

(Companion Bill: SB1097)

RELATING TO GAMING.
Report Title: Stand-Alone Casino Gaming; Waikiki

SAY (BR)

Grants ten-year license for one stand-alone casino in Waikiki not in a hotel. Establishes Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes fifteen percent wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates State Gaming Fund and Compulsive Gambler Program. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB781 HD1)

1/24/2011 H Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1

2/15/2011 H Bill scheduled to be heard by JUD on Thursday, 02-17-11 3:00PM in House conference room 325.

2/17/2011 H The committees on JUD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Keith-Agaran, Carroll, Herkes, Ito, Luke, McKelvey, B. Oshiro, Souki, Tsuji; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Rhoads, Cabanilla; 3 Noes: Representative(s) Fontaine, Marumoto, Thielen; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Brower, Morita.

2/18/2011 H Reported from JUD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 585) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.

2/18/2011 H Recommitted to JUD with Representative(s) Ward voting no and Representative(s) Carroll, Herkes, McKelvey excused.

HB938

RELATING TO A NON-BINDING REFERENDUM ON GAMBLING.

Report Title: Non-binding Referendum; Permit Gambling

BROWER

Proposes a non-binding referendum to permit gambling in the State, in accordance with law.

1/26/2011 H Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2

HB1197

RELATING TO A NON-BINDING REFERENDUM FOR A STATE LOTTERY.

Report Title: Non-binding Referendum; State Lottery

BROWER, Chang, Souki

Proposes a non-binding referendum to allow for a lottery within the State.

1/26/2011 H Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2

HB1225

RELATING TO BINGO. Report Title: Bingo; One Location; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands

CARROLL, HANOHANO, MCKELVEY, Evans, Morikawa

Allows bingo to be conducted by 1 licensee at 1 location on lands designated by the Hawaiian homes commission. Creates Hawaii bingo commission within department of commerce and consumer affairs to regulate bingo. Allocates 20% of general excise tax on gross receipts to the state general fund; 1% for a compulsive gambler program; up to 4% for administrative expenses; and the balance for deposit into the Hawaiian home lands trust fund.

1/26/2011 H Referred to HAW, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2

2/4/2011 H Bill scheduled to be heard by HAW on Wednesday, 02-09-11 8:30AM in House conference room 329.

2/9/2011 H The committees on JUD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Keith-Agaran, Carroll, Herkes, Ito, Luke, McKelvey, B. Oshiro, Souki, Tsuji; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Rhoads, Cabanilla; 3 Noes: Representative(s) Fontaine, Marumoto, Thielen; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Brower, Morita.

2/11/2011 H Reported from HAW (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 222), recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JUD.

2/11/2011 H Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Aquino, Ching, Choy, Cullen, Fontaine, Johanson, M. Lee, Marumoto, Morita, Nishimoto, Takai, Takumi, Thielen, Ward, Yamane voting no (15) and Representative(s) Cabanilla, Hashem excused (2).

2/15/2011 H Bill scheduled to be heard by JUD on Thursday, 02-17-11 3:00PM in House conference room 325.

2/17/2011 H The committees on JUD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Keith-Agaran, Rhoads, Cabanilla, Carroll, Herkes, Ito, Luke, McKelvey, B. Oshiro, Souki, Tsuji; Ayes with reservations: none; 3 Noes: Representative(s) Fontaine, Marumoto, Thielen; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Brower, Morita.

2/18/2011 H Reported from JUD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 581), recommending referral to FIN.

2/18/2011 H Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Aquino, Ching, Choy, Cullen, Fontaine, Hashem, Johanson, M. Lee, Marumoto, Morita, Nishimoto, Saiki, Takumi, Thielen, Ward, Yamane voting no and Representative(s) Carroll, Herkes, McKelvey excused.

HB1227

RELATING TO GAMING. Report Title: Hawaiian Home Lands; Gaming

CARROLL, HANOHANO, MCKELVEY

Authorizes the Hawaiian homes commission to allow gaming on Hawaiian home lands and to consult with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 beneficiaries and designate specific Hawaiian home lands parcels for the purposes of establishing casino gaming operations. Creates the Hawaii gaming commission to regulate casino gaming operations. Imposes a wagering tax on gross receipts of casino gaming operations and provides for distribution to the general fund and Hawaiian home lands trust fund.

1/26/2011 H Referred to HAW, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2

2/4/2011 H Bill scheduled to be heard by HAW on Wednesday, 02-09-11 8:30AM in House conference room 329.

2/9/2011 H The committees on HAW recommend that the measure be HELD. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Hanohano, C. Lee, Belatti, Jordan, Mizuno, Morikawa, Wooley, Yamane, Pine, Ward; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.

HB1301

RELATING TO GAMBLING. Report Title: Gambling; Exemption for Games of Skill; Poker; Golf; Bowling; Chess; Backgammon; Bridge

MCKELVEY, Souki

Exempts from gambling offenses, any game where the outcome is predominantly determined by the skill of the players, including chess, bridge, backgammon, poker, rummy, golf, and bowling, but excluding games that are determined in part by a computer program.

1/28/2011 H Referred to JUD, referral sheet 3.

HB1533

RELATING TO A NON-BINDING REFERENDUM ON GAMBLING.

Report Title: Non-binding Referendum; Permit Gambling

 

SOUKI, CHANG, HAR, ITO, MCKELVEY, SAY, B. Oshiro

Proposes a non-binding referendum to permit gambling in the State, in accordance with law.

1/28/2011 H Referred to ERB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3

2/3/2011 H Bill scheduled to be heard by ERB on Tuesday, 02-08-11 8:00AM in House conference room 312.

2/8/2011 H The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.

HB1536

RELATING TO GAMING. Casino Gaming; Funding for Fixed Guideway Transportation System; Repeal of Excise Tax Increase

SOUKI, AWANA, CHANG, HAR, MCKELVEY, SAY, Keith-Agaran, Yamashita

Establishes Hawaii Gaming Control Commission and framework for casino gaming on Oahu. Levies ten per cent tax, of which five per cent is to be remitted to the City and County of Honolulu to fund the fixed guideway transportation system on Oahu. Repeals general excise tax surcharge to fund transit on Oahu.

1/28/2011 H Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3

2/1/2011 H Re-referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6

 

 

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2011 GAMBLING RESOLUTIONS

 

Resolution #

Measure Title

Report Title

Introducer

Status

HR110

 

Companion: HCR130

Resolution:

Urging the united states congress and president of the united states to enact legislation that would legalize and regulate online poker.

Urging the enactment of legislation by Congress and the President that would legalize and regulate online pok

BROWER

3/16/2011 H Referred to JUD, referral sheet 39

HCR130

 

Companion:HR110

Resolution:

Urging the united states congress and president of the united states to enact legislation that would legalize and regulate online poker.

 

Report Title: Urging the enactment of legislation by Congress and the President that would legalize and regulate online poker

BROWER

3/16/2011 H Referred to JUD, referral sheet 39

HR236

 

Companion: HCR270

Resolution:

Requesting the department of hawaiian home lands to establish a gaming task force to study the economic and social impacts of allowing gaming and establishing casino operations on hawaiian home lands.

Hawaiian Home Lands Gaming Task Force

CARROLL

3/16/2011 H Offered

3/21/2011 H Referred to HAW, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 43

3/24/2011 H Resolution scheduled to be heard by HAW on Wednesday, 03-30-11 8:30AM in conference room 329

3/30/2011 The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.

SCR155 SD2

Resolution:

Requesting a study on the feasibility of implementing a powerball state lottery, mega millions lottery, or both, in the state.

Lottery Study

SOLOMON, Dela Cruz

4/15/2011 S Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1295) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 2).

4/15/2011 S Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD 2). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 5 (Senator(s) Baker, Chun Oakland, English, Ihara, Slom). Transmitted to House.

4/15/2011 Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 635) in amended form (SD 2).

4/18/2011 H Referred to JUD, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 61

HCR262

Resolution:

Requesting a study on the feasibility of implementing a powerball state lottery.

Lottery Study

CHANG, HANOHANO, HERKES, ITO, MCKELVEY, SOUKI, Chong, Evans

3/16/2011 H Offered

3/21/2011 H Referred to JUD, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 43

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HAWAII STATE LEGISLATORS POSITION ON LEGALIZED GAMBLING

FROM HCALG 2010 & 2008 SURVEYS OF LEGISLATORS

*Asterisk indicates 2008 survey Response to surveys in black


 

2011 gambling bills introduced in red

 

SENATE DISTRICT

 

PARTY

 

 

LEGISLATOR

 

POSITION ON LEGALIZED GAMBLING

5 - South & West Maui, Kapalua, Kaanapali, Lahaina, Maalaea, Kihei, Makena, Wailea

(D)

* BAKER, ROSALYN H.

Opposes gambling

13 - Sand Island, Kalihi Liliha, Nuuanu, Pauoa, Puunui

(D)

CHUN OAKLAND, Suzanne

Opposes gambling

 

22 - Mililani Mauka, Wahiawa, Haleiwa Mokuleia, North Shore

(D)

DELA CRUZ, Donavan

No response to survey

6 - Hana, East & Upcountry Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe

(D)

* ENGLISH, J. Kalani

No response to survey

20 - Ewa Beach, Ewa by Gentry, Ocean Pointe, Ewa Villages, West Loch, Honolulu, Lower Waipahu

(D)

ESPERO, Will

Generally opposed except for bingo and lottery

Intro SB602 Amend Constitution to legalize slots & video poker

11 - Makiki/Punchbow. Ala Moana, McCully

(D)

FUKUNAGA, Carol

Generally opposed except for bingo

19 - Waikele, Village Park, Royal Kunia, Makakila, Kapolei, Kalaeloa, Honokai Hale, Portions of Waipahi & Ko`olina

(D)

GABBARD, Mike

Opposes gambling

12 - Iwilei, Chinatown, Downtown, Kakaako, Ala Moana, Waikiki

(D)

* GALUTERIA, Brickwood M.

No response to survey

3 - North & South Kohala, North & South Kona

(D)

* GREEN, M.D., Josh

No response to survey

21 - KoOlina, Kahe Point, Nanakuli, Maili, Waianae, Makaha, Makua, Kaena Point

(D)

Shimabukuro, Maile S.

Generally opposed except for DHHL homesteaders who choose it & Hawaiian groups who support it

 

23 - Kahuku, Laie, Kaaawa, Kaneohe

(D)

* HEE, Clayton

Opposes gambling

Intro SB1097 1 Stand -alone Casino in Waikiki

16 - Pacific Palisades, Pearl City, Waimalu, Upper Aiea, Aiea Heights

(D)

* IGE, David Y.

No response to survey

9 - Palolo, St. Louis Heights, Maunalani Heights, Kaimuki, Kapahulu, West Diamond Head, Waikiki Gold Coast

(D)

IHARA, Les, Jr.

Opposes gambling

17 - Mililani, Mililani Mauka, Waipio

(D)

* KIDANI, Michelle

No response to survey

14 - Moanalua, Aiea, Fort Shafter, KalihiValley, Halawa Valley

(D)

KIM, Donna Mercado

No response to survey Intro SB602 Amend constitution to legalize slots & video poker

2 - Waiakea Uka, Kalapana, Volcano, Kahuku

(D)

KOKUBUN, Russell S.

No response to survey

7 - Kauai, Niihau

(D)

KOUCHI, Ronald D.

Opposes gambling

18 - Waipahu, Pearl City, Crestview

(D)

* NISHIHARA, Clarence

No response to survey

25 - Kailua, Lanikai, Waimanalo, Hawaii Kai

(D)

RYAN, Pohai

No response to survey

8 - Hawaii Kai, Aian Haina, Kahala, Diamond Head

(R)

SLOM, Sam

Opposes gambling

1 - Hilo, Honoka`a, Laupahoehoe, Hamakua, Waiakea Uka, Keaukaha, Waimea

(D)

SOLOMON, Malama (appt by gov to replace Takamine)

Intro SB3 Multi-state lottery; SB1528 Shipboard; Proposed SB755, SD2, HD1

10 - Manoa, Moilili, McCully, Makiki

(D)

TANIGUCHI, Brian (D)

No response to survey

24 - Kaneoha, Kaneohe MCAB, Kailua, Enchanted Lake

(D)

TOKUDA, Jill

No response to survey

4 - Wailuku, Waihe`e, Kahului, Paia, Lower Paia

(D)

TSUTSUI, Shan S.

No response to survey

15 - Kalihi, Moanalua Gardens, Salt Lake, Aliamanu, Foster Village Hickham Pearl Harbor, Pearl Ridge, Aiea

(D)

WAKAI, Glenn

No response to survey

 

HOUSE DISTRICT

 

 

LEGISLATOR

 

POSITION ON LEGALIZED GAMBLING

35 - Pearl City, Pearl City, Waipahu

(D)

AQUINO, Henry James C.

Opposes gambling

44 - Honokai Hale, Nanakuu, Lualualei

(D)

AWANA, Karen Leinani

No response to survey Intro HB1536,Casino gaming

25 - Tantalus, Makiki, McCully

(D)

BELATTI, Della A.

Opposes gambling

23 - Waikiki, Ala Moana

(D)

BROWER, Tom

Opposes gambling

Intro HB 938, HB1197 Referendum on gambling, lottery; HR110,HCR130

42 - Waipahu, Honouliuli, West Loch, Ewa

(D)

CABINILLA Rida T. R.

Generally opposed except for offshore gambling

 

13 - Kahoolawe, Molokini, Lasnai, Molokai, Keanae, Wailua, Nahiku, Hana

(D)

CARROLL, Mele

No response to survey

Intro HB1225, HB1227 HI home lands

2 - Waiakea Uka, Kalapana, Volcano, Kahuku

(D)

CHANG, Jerry L.

No response to survey

Intro HB1536, HB1651 Shipboard; HCR262 Powerball study

27 - Nuuanu, Puunui, Liliha, Alewa Heights

(R)

CHING, Corinne Wei Lan

Opposes gambling

49 - Maunawili, Olomana, Enchanted Lake, Kaneohe

(D)

CHONG, Pono

No response to survey

24 - Manoa, Moilili, University

(D)

CHOY, Isaac

No response to survey

6 - North Kona, Keauhou, Kailua-Kona, Honokohau

(D)

COFFMAN, Denny

No response to survey

41 - Waipahu, Village Park, Waikele

(D)

CULLEN, Ty

Not sure

7- North Kona, South Kohala

(D)

EVANS, Cindy

Opposes gambling

11- Makena, Wailea, Kihei

(R)

FONTAINE, George R.

Opposes gambling

40 - Royal Kunia, Makakilo, Kapolei, Kalaeloa

(D)

HAR, Sharon E.

No response to survey

Intro HB1533,Referendum on gambling; HB1536

18 - Hahaione, Kuliouou, Niu Valley, Hawaii Loa Rlidge, Aina Haina, Wailupe, Kahala

(D)

HASHEM, Mark Jun.

No response to survey

5 - Puna, Kau, South Kona, North Kona

(D)

HERKES, Robert N.

No response to survey

HCR262 Powerball study

31 - Moanalua Valley, Moanalua, Salt Lake

(D)

ICHIYAMA, Linda E,

Not Sure

48 - Heeia, Haiku Valley, Kaunahala, Kaneohe

(D)

ITO, Ken

No response to survey

Intro HB 1533 Referendum on gambling; HCR262 Powerball study

32 - Lower Pearlridge, Aiea, Halawa, Hickam, Pearl harbor, Moanalua Gardens, Foster Village, Mapunapuna

(R)

JOHANSON, Aaron Ling

Opposes gambling

9 - Kahului, Wailuku, Puunene, Paia, Spreckelsville

(D)

KEITH-AGARAN, Gilbert

No response to survey

51 - Lanikai, Waimanalo

(D)

LEE, Chris Kalani

No response to survey

38 - Mililani, Mililani Mauka

(D)

LEE, Marilyn B.

Opposes gambling

26 - Dowsett Highlands, Pacific Heights, Pauoa, Punchbowl

(D)

LUKE, Sylvia S.

Opposes gambling

29 - Sand Island, Mokauea, Kalighi Kai, Kapalama

(D)

MANAHAN, Joey

Opposes gambling

19 - Kiamuki, Waialae, Kahala

(R)

MARUMOTO, Barbara C.

Opposes gambling

10 - Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kapalua, Maalaea, Kihei, North Kihei

(D)

MCKELVEY, Angus

No response to survey

Intro HB1225, HB1227, HB1301, Poker game of skill; SB755, SD2, HD1; HCR262 Powerball study

30 - Kamehameha Heights, Kalihi Valley, Fort Shafter

(D)

MIZUNO, John

No response to survey

16 - Wailua Homesteads, Hanamaulu, Lihue, Puhi, Portion of Old Koloa Town, Omau

(D)

MORIKAWA, Daynette

No response to survey

14 - Kahoolawe, Molokini, Lanai, Molokai, Keanae, Wailua, Nahiku, Hana

(D)

MORITA, Hermina M.

Opposes gambling

1 - North Kohala, South Kohala, Hamakua, North Hilo, South Hilo

(D)

NAKASHIMA, Mark M.

No response to survey

21 - Kaimuki, Kapahulu, Waikiki, Ala Wai, Diamond Head

(D)

NISHIMOTO, Scott Y.

No response to survey

33 - Aiea, Halawa Valley, Halawa Heights, Aiea Heights, Red Hill

(D)

OSHIRO, Blake K.

Generally opposed except for shipboard gambling

39 - Wahiawa, Whitmore Village, Launani Valley

(D)

OSHIRO, Marcus R.

Opposes gambling

43 - Ewa Beach, Iroquois Point, Puuloa

(R)

PINE, Kymberly (Marcos)

No response to survey

28 - Palama, Chinatown, Downtown, Lower Makiki, Sheridan

(D)

RHOADS, Karl

Opposes gambling

46 - Kaena Point, Schofield, Mokuleia, Waialua, Haleiwa, Waimea, Pupikea, Sunset, Kahuku, Laie

(R)

RIVIERE, Gil

Generally opposed except for social gambling

22 - Moilili, McCully, Kaimuki

(D)

SAKAI, Scott.

No response to survey

20 - St. Louis Heights, Palolo Valley, Maunalani Heights, Wilhelmina Rise, Kaimuki

(D)

SAY, Calvin K. Y.

Opposes gambling

45 - Honokai Hale, Nanakuu, Lualualei

(D)

Jordan, Georgette “Jo”

New appointment by Gov

8 - Wailuku, Waihee, Waiehu, Puuohala, Waikapu

(D)

SOUKI, Joseph M.

No response to survey HCR262 Powerball study

34 - Newtown, Waiau, Pearl City, Waimalu

(D)

TAKAI, K. Mark

Opposes gambling

36 - Pearl City, Momlani, Pacific Palisades, Manana

(D)

TAKUMI, Roy M.

Opposes gambling

50 - Kaneohe Bay, Kailua

(R)

THIELEN, Cynthia

Opposes gambling

15 - Lihue, Koloa

(D)

TOKIOKA, James Kunane

Supports gambling

3 - South Hilo, Panaewa, Puna, Keaau, Kurtistown

(D)

TSUJI, Clifton

Generally opposed

17 - Kalama Valley, Hawaii Kai

(R)

WARD, Gene

Opposes gambling

47 - Laie, Hauula, Punaluu, Kahana, Kaaawa, Waikane, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, Kaneohe

(D)

WOOLEY, Jessica

Opposes gambling

37 - Waipio Gentry, Mililani

(D)

YAMANE, Ryan I

Opposes gambling

12 - Pukalani, Makawao, Olinda, Pulehu, Kula, Ulupalakua

(D)

YAMASHITA, Kyle

No response to survey

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