Maile Shimabukuro
Maile S.L. Shimabukuro | |
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 Sen. Shimabukuro on 12 January 2015, opening day of the Hawaii State Legislature | |
| Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 22nd district 21st (2010–2022) | |
| In office December 2010 – May 31, 2024[1] | |
| Appointed by | Neil Abercrombie |
| Preceded by | Colleen Hanabusa |
| Succeeded by | Cross Makani Crabbe |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 45th district | |
| In office 2002–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Jo Jordan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1970 Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Shayne Sakoda |
| Residence | Waianae, Hawaii |
| Profession | Attorney |
Maile S.L. Shimabukuro (born October 1, 1970) is a former Democratic member of the Hawaii State Senate. She represented the state's 21st district from 2010 to 2022 and the 22nd district from 2022 to 2024 after redistricting. The district includes Kalaeloa, Honokai Hale, Ko ‘Olina, Nānākuli, Mā‘ili, Wai‘anae, Mākaha, and Mākua on the island of Oahu. She is a graduate of Iolani School, Colorado College and the William S. Richardson School of Law at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.[2]
Committees
[edit]State Senator, District 21 Leeward Coast (01/2011–present)
- Chair, Hawaiian Affairs Committee
- Member, Ways & Means
- Member, Transportation & Energy
- Member, International Affairs & the Arts
- Member, Women's and Hawaiian Caucuses
- (Past) Vice Chair, Judiciary & Labor Committee
- (Past) Member, Water & Land Committee
State House Representative, District 45 Waianae/Makaha/Makua (01/2003-12/2010)
- Chair, Human Services & Housing Committee (2005-2006)
- Vice Chair, Hawaiian Affairs Committee (2009-2010)[3]
Auto Crash February 2003
[edit]In February 2003, Shimabukuro was involved in a car crash while driving toward Honolulu from Waianae. Her vehicle flipped over and landed in the Waianae-bound traffic lane. Shimabukuro was unharmed and credits her safety to the fact that she was wearing a seat belt at the time of the incident.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Hawaii State Senator resigning from legislature effective May 31". Island News. May 6, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Elect Maile". Retrieved 22 December 2016.
- ^ "Legislative Members". www.capitol.hawaii.gov. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ^ Omandam, Pat (February 11, 2003). "Lawmaker appreciates seat belt, rescuers in crash". Retrieved 22 December 2016.
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