Nadine Nakamura
- House: 2016-present
Bio
Nadine Nakamura was elected speaker of the House in 2024 following the ouster of longtime speaker Scott Saiki in the primary election. She has been a resident of Kapaʻa for over 30 years and is the former managing director for Kaua’i County. She was also a member of the Kauaʻi County Council and operated a planning consulting business for 20 years before being elected to the Legislature where she represents Hanalei, Kīlauea and Kapa‘a.
Nakamura holds a bachelor’s degree in public affairs and urban planning from the University of Southern California and a master’s in urban and regional planning from the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa.
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Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 42 bills: 4 passed, 32 failed, and 6 are currently pending.
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Influence
There are two categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Airborne Aviation | $766.3 | Nov 9, 2017 | Helicpter Tour of the Kauai Watershed Alliance Mauka Projects |
Gifts
For gifts that are allowed, legislators must file an annual gifts disclosure statement with the Hawai'i State Ethics Commission if they or their spouse or dependent child receive from a single source one or multiple gifts and the whole aggregate value exceeds $200.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 2nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Kauai Island Utility Cooperative | $30 | Jan 17, 2018 | Tanoika Bag, Snacks, Cookies, Samurai Popcorn, Nori, Arare and Chips |
| Kauai County Farm Bureau | $25 | Feb 15, 2018 | Flowers, Chocolate, Rambutan, Bananas, Jelly |
| County of Kauai-Mayor's Office | $25 | Jan 16, 2018 | Chili Pepper Water, Pretzels, Cookies, Granola |
| Hawaii Chamber of Commerce | $25 | Jan 18, 2018 | La Tour Cafe Macaroons and Honey Furikake Puffs |
| Office of Marvin Dang | $25 | Feb 15, 2018 | Fortune Cookies, Financial DVD's, Pamphlets, Calendar, Comic Book |
| Roberta Takamoto | $25 | Jan 16, 2018 | Flower Arrangement |
| Koolau Foundation | $25 | Jan 17, 2018 | Hawaiian Gift Basket |
| Denise Wardlow | $25 | Feb 21, 2018 | Bag, Polo Shirt, Coffee, Cookies, Stress Ball |
| Gloria Nakea | $25 | Mar 28, 2018 | Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies |
| SanHi Government Strategies | $20 | Apr 11, 2018 | Bagels |
| KIUC | $20 | Feb 20, 2018 | Poi Glazed Doughnuts |
| Watanabe Ing | $20 | Mar 1, 2018 | Brownies |
| Lynn Muramoto | $20 | Mar 9, 2018 | Dark Chocolate Brownies and Tsukemono |
| Lynn Muramoto | $20 | Mar 16, 2018 | Pickled Fruit and Mochi |
| KIUC | $20 | Apr 5, 2018 | Konohiki Seafood |
| Mike Yamane | $20 | Dec 11, 2018 | Manapua |
| Lynn Muramoto | $20 | Apr 11, 2018 | Ginger Cookies, Puunui |
| SanHi Government Strategies | $20 | Jan 11, 2018 | Musubi's |
| Hawaiian Electric | $20 | Jan 16, 2018 | Office Plant |
| Jeanne Kapela | $20 | Jan 17, 2018 | Lei |
| Lynn Muramoto | $20 | Feb 15, 2018 | Cookies, Pickled Mango, and Brownies |
| Kauai Community College | $20 | Feb 8, 2018 | Coffee, Mug, Water Bottle, Pens, Bag |
| Mike Yamane | $20 | Oct 16, 2018 | Poi Donuts |
| Laurie Ho | $20 | Jan 18, 2018 | Tea, Soap, Jelly, Turmeric, Dried Aku |
| Kauai Economic Development Board | $20 | Jan 22, 2018 | Antherium Plant |
| Ulupono Initiative | $20 | Feb 2, 2018 | Oahu Fresh Produce/Bag of Vegetables |
| House Printshop | $20 | Jan 31, 2018 | Deep Fried Manapua |
| Hawaii Realtor's Association | $18 | Jan 10, 2018 | 3 Packages of "Betty's Best" Cookies |
| Karen and Kent Nakamura | $15 | Jan 17, 2018 | Red Office Plant |
| HSTA-R | $15 | Feb 28, 2018 | Zucchini Banana Bread and Coffee |
| Denise Iseri-Matsubara | $15 | Jan 17, 2018 | Red Lei |
| Sean Quinlan | $15 | Jan 17, 2018 | Lei |
| Department of Transportation | $15 | Jan 16, 2018 | Butter Mochi |
| Rowena Cobb | $15 | May 3, 2018 | Kauai Cookies |
| HTDC | $15 | Apr 24, 2018 | Hokulani Bakeshop Cupcakes |
| HSTA | $15 | Jan 26, 2018 | Blue Hydroflask/Water Bottle |
| Keiki Steps | $15 | Feb 12, 2018 | Taro Plant and Kalo Poke |
| DHHL | $15 | Apr 24, 2018 | Banana Bread and Lemongrass Tea |
| Kika Bukoski | $15 | Jan 17, 2018 | Goodie Bag, Sunburn Spray, Salve, Oil, Calendar |
| Jerald and Mia Ako | $15 | Mar 14, 2018 | Custard Pie |
| Kauai Complex Area DOE | $15 | Feb 7, 2018 | Lilikoi Butter Cream Rolls |
| Boy Scouts of America | $15 | Feb 20, 2018 | PAtches, Chocolate Covered Opihis |
| ILWU Hawaii-Local 142 | $15 | Jan 17, 2018 | Contigo Water Bottle |
| Lynn Muramoto | $15 | Jan 17, 2018 | Manju and Picture |
| University of Hawaii | $15 | Feb 8, 2018 | Flash Drive and Pen |
| SMP- State Executive Office on Aging | $10 | Jan 17, 2018 | 3 Calendars |
| Ko'olau Clubhouse | $10 | Jan 17, 2018 | Furikake Chex Mix |
| McDonald's of Hawaii | $10 | Jan 18, 2018 | Oatmeal, Yogurt, Coffee, Granola, Apples, Coupons |
| Vic and Cookie | $10 | Jan 17, 2018 | Orchid Office Plant |
| Grant Chun and Debbie Cabebe | $10 | Jan 17, 2018 | Peanut Butter Mochi and Coconut Mochi |
| United Caregivers of Hawaii | $10 | Jan 17, 2018 | Macadamia Nut Chocolates |
| Capitol Consultants of Hawaii, LLP | $10 | Jan 17, 2018 | Big Kahuna Kettle Corn |
| Rev. Owen O. Nakao | $10 | Jan 17, 2018 | Purple Lei |
| Hawaii Dental Hygienists Association | $10 | Jan 17, 2018 | Dental Hygiene Kit |
| Hawaii State Teacher's Association-Retired | $10 | Jan 16, 2018 | Gau |
| Department of Hawaiian Homelands | $10 | Jan 18, 2018 | Banana Bread |
| Native Hawaiian Hostpitality Association | $10 | Jan 19, 2018 | Ku Kanaka: Stand Tall Book and Pamphlets |
| Friends of King Kaumualii | $10 | Jan 19, 2018 | Yellow T-Shirt |
| Hawaii Lodging and Tourism | $10 | Jan 22, 2018 | Lei |
| Melvia Kawashima | $10 | Jan 29, 2018 | Small Antherium Plant |
| Rep. Ward | $10 | Feb 6, 2018 | Hawaiian Host Chocolate Macadamia Nuts |
| Hawaii Kai Homeless Task Force | $10 | Feb 20, 2018 | Seaweed Crunch with Almonds |
| Laurie Yoshida | $10 | Feb 21, 2018 | Bread |
| Catholic Charities of Hawaii | $10 | May 1, 2018 | Brownies |
| Aina Pono | $10 | Apr 17, 2018 | Mug |
| Rep. Tupola | $10 | May 3, 2018 | Ferrero Rocher Chocolates |
| Speedy Bailey | $10 | Jan 9, 2018 | Five Ambulance-Shaped Calendars |
| Maria Sweeden | $10 | Jan 17, 2018 | Lei |
| Mark White | $5 | Jan 17, 2018 | Cd with Survey |
| Hawaii Clubhouse Coalition | $5 | Jan 17, 2018 | Calendar |
| Pacific Gateway Center | $5 | Jan 17, 2018 | Calendar |
| Catholic Charities of Hawaii and Aloha Medical Mission | $5 | Jan 17, 2018 | Toothpaste, Floss, Toothbrush |
| Compassion and Choices | $2 | Mar 6, 2018 | Yellow Rose |
| Hawaii Public Healther Institute | $2 | Jan 17, 2018 | Basil Plant |
| Becky Dunning | $2 | Jan 17, 2018 | Sandwich |
Gifts
For gifts that are allowed, legislators must file an annual gifts disclosure statement with the Hawai'i State Ethics Commission if they or their spouse or dependent child receive from a single source one or multiple gifts and the whole aggregate value exceeds $200.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 3rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Department of Water, Kauai | $39.96 | Jan 16, 2019 | Various Gift Set |
| Linda Ahue | $25 | Jan 16, 2019 | Chun Wah Kam Noodles |
| Elaine Meguro | $25 | Jan 16, 2019 | Flower Arrangement |
| Elaine | $25 | Jan 15, 2019 | Flowers |
| Hauoli and Chipper Wichman | $25 | Jan 16, 2019 | Lei |
| Kauai Economic Development Board | $25 | Jan 16, 2019 | Plant Arrangement |
| Kauai Economic Development Board | $25 | Jan 15, 2019 | Flowers |
| Bernie Sakoda | $25 | Jan 16, 2019 | lei and smoked meat |
| Office of Hawaiian Affairs | $25 | Jan 16, 2019 | Koa Seed |
| HLTA | $25 | Jan 17, 2019 | Lei |
| Lawai International Center | $25 | Jan 16, 2019 | Manju and Lei |
| Kauai Farm Bureau | $25 | Feb 6, 2019 | Kauai Coffee, Shirts, Jerky, Soap |
| Hawaiian Airlines | $25 | Jan 16, 2019 | Lei |
| Ronald Kouchi | $25 | Jan 16, 2019 | Kauai Cookies |
| Department of Water, Kauai | $23.76 | Jan 16, 2019 | 1.7oz Travel Friendly Combo Pack |
| Local Food Coalition Comprises | $20 | Feb 5, 2019 | Fruits and Vegetables |
| Mike and Carol Lau | $20 | Jan 16, 2019 | Lei |
| Office of Youth Services | $20 | Jan 16, 2019 | Lei |
| Maria Sweeden | $20 | Jan 16, 2019 | Lei |
| Melvia Kawashima | $20 | Jan 8, 2019 | Chocolates |
| Ed Flores | $20 | Jan 16, 2019 | Lei |
| Service Printers Hawaii | $20 | Feb 14, 2019 | Pens, calendar, Notepad, Pens |
| Scott Saiki | $20 | Jan 22, 2019 | Pin and Microfiber Cloth |
| The Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture | $20 | Jan 24, 2019 | Lei and potted plants |
| Island Communities Landlease | $20 | Feb 6, 2019 | Eggplant, Kale, Cabbage, String beans, Corn, Bag |
| Marvin Dang | $20 | Feb 5, 2019 | Cookies, Pens, DVD |
| HSTA-R | $20 | Feb 27, 2019 | Kauai Cookies and Manju |
| Scott Saiki | $20 | Feb 15, 2019 | Combs |
| SanHi Government Strategies | $20 | Jan 11, 2019 | Musubis |
| Sherry Gonsalves | $20 | Mar 13, 2019 | Backpack |
| UH-Maui CC | $20 | Mar 15, 2019 | Passport Holder |
| KIUC | $20 | Mar 27, 2019 | Konohiki Chicken |
| Jean Fujinaga | $20 | Jan 15, 2019 | Manapua |
| Lynn Muramoto | $20 | Apr 11, 2019 | Cookies, Brownies |
| Hale Mahaolu | $20 | Jan 16, 2019 | Manju |
| UH Academy for Creative Media | $20 | Jan 16, 2019 | Moana: Hawaiian Olelo Version |
| Automated HealthCare Solutions | $20 | Jan 16, 2019 | Mochi |
| SanHi Government Strategies | $20 | Apr 17, 2019 | Bagels |
| Healthcare Association of Hawaii | $15 | Jan 11, 2019 | Spanish Rolls |
| SanHi Gov Strategies | $15 | Apr 23, 2019 | Mochi |
| Hawaiian TelCom | $15 | Apr 30, 2019 | Donuts |
| Yoshi L'Hoite | $15 | Feb 8, 2019 | Kulolo |
| Lynn Muramoto | $15 | Feb 14, 2019 | Mochi |
| Bishop Museum | $15 | Mar 20, 2019 | Stationary |
| KIUC | $15 | Mar 13, 2019 | Lilioha Bakery Goods |
| Hawaiian TelCom | $15 | Mar 7, 2019 | Coco Puffs |
| KIUC | $15 | Jan 25, 2019 | Pork Hash |
| United Caregiers of Hawaii | $15 | Jan 16, 2019 | Assorted Chocolates |
| Hawaiian Electric Company | $15 | Jan 16, 2019 | Potted Plant |
| Cookie Lamadrid | $15 | Jan 16, 2019 | Anthurium Plant |
| ILWU Local 142 | $15 | Jan 16, 2019 | Pineapple and Love's Bread |
| Bert Kobayashi | $10 | Feb 4, 2019 | Informative Fans |
| Stefanie Sakamoto | $10 | Apr 29, 2019 | Donuts |
| Hawaii State Teachers Association-Retired | $10 | Jan 15, 2019 | Gau |
| Catholic Charities of Hawaii | $10 | Apr 30, 2019 | Brownies and Oreo Truffles |
| Pacific Gateway Center | $10 | Jan 16, 2019 | Calendar |
| Hawaiian Ola | $10 | Jan 16, 2019 | Drinks and Drink Holder |
| Penny Young | $10 | Mar 20, 2019 | Pretzels |
| Christine Sakuda | $10 | Mar 19, 2019 | Charger/Data Transfer |
| Hawaii Dental Hygienists Association | $10 | Jan 28, 2019 | Tooth Brush, Paste, and Floss |
| Lyft | $10 | Jan 17, 2019 | Sunglasses |
| County of Maui | $10 | Jan 16, 2019 | Letter Set |
| Hawaiian Home Lands | $10 | Jan 17, 2019 | Banana Bread |
| UH Alumni Association | $10 | Feb 8, 2019 | Bag and Pen |
| Watanabe Ing | $10 | Feb 28, 2019 | Brownies |
| Chamber of Commerce-Hawaii | $10 | Jan 17, 2019 | Candy |
| Home Birth Collective | $5 | Mar 21, 2019 | Jam |
| Will Lydgate | $5 | Feb 6, 2019 | Chocolate |
| Weed and Seed Hawaii, Inc. | $5 | Jan 16, 2019 | Lei |
| AARP | $5 | Mar 28, 2019 | Piggy Bank |
| Lydgate Farms | $5 | Jan 25, 2019 | Chocolate Bar |
| Donald Douglas | $5 | Feb 8, 2019 | Lei |
| Honolulu Theatre for Youth | $5 | Jan 16, 2019 | Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich |
| Hawaii Athletic Trainers Association | $5 | Jan 16, 2019 | Bag and Clip |
| Capital Consultants of Hawaii | $5 | Jan 16, 2019 | Nutella |
| Hawaii Future Farmers of America | $2 | Apr 4, 2019 | Rose |
Gifts
For gifts that are allowed, legislators must file an annual gifts disclosure statement with the Hawai'i State Ethics Commission if they or their spouse or dependent child receive from a single source one or multiple gifts and the whole aggregate value exceeds $200.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 3rd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Hawaii Financial Services Association | $20 | Jan 27, 2020 | Comic Book, DVD, Fortune Cookies |
| Kauai Farm Bureau | $20 | Feb 5, 2020 | Kauai Coffee and Flowers |
| Kauai Independent Food Bank | $20 | Mar 11, 2020 | Mac Nuts, Pop Tarts, Kauai Cookies, Kit Kats |
| JumpStart | $15 | Feb 28, 2020 | Kalo Bowls, Bananas, Milk |
| Kauai Housing Develpment Corporation | $15 | Mar 5, 2020 | Kauai Coffee, Hawaiian Seasoning, and Kauai Cookies |
| Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism | $12 | Feb 6, 2020 | Highlighter, Perns, and Notebook |
| Department of Hawaiian Home Lands | $10 | Jan 17, 2020 | Banana Bread |
| Hawaii Agricultural Foundation | $10 | Feb 5, 2020 | Kahuku Caramel |
| UH Alumni Association | $10 | Feb 7, 2020 | Plastic Tote Bag |
| Janice Takahashi | $10 | Feb 13, 2020 | Dried Plums |
| InPeace: Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture Keiki Steps | $10 | Feb 13, 2020 | Handmade Painting |
| Service Printers | $10 | Feb 27, 2020 | Calendars and Macadamia Nuts |
| School Nutrition Association | $10 | Feb 28, 2020 | Cookies |
| Speedy Bailey | $5 | Jan 16, 2020 | Mini calendar and pens |
| Hawaii State Teachers Association | $3 | Feb 7, 2020 | Gift Bag |
Gifts
For gifts that are allowed, legislators must file an annual gifts disclosure statement with the Hawai'i State Ethics Commission if they or their spouse or dependent child receive from a single source one or multiple gifts and the whole aggregate value exceeds $200.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 4th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Council of State Governments Western Legislative Academy | $2,786 | Nov 28, 2018 | Western Legislative Academy from 11/28/2018-12/1/2018 |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 9th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| National Conference of State Legislators | $1,469.39 | Dec 1, 2022 | NCSL Nominations Committee Stipend |
| National Conference of State Legislators | $1,082.26 | Sep 22, 2022 | NCSL Youth and Young Adult Policy Summit Stipend |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 10th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| State Legislative Leaders Foundation | $1,375.65 | Aug 15, 2023 | Travel Stipend to Attend SLLF Annual conference in New York |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 20th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
1MIN
HB 2216
DAB; Agricultural Loans; Sale; Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
51SEC
HB 2216
DAB; Agricultural Loans; Sale; Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation
4MIN
HB 2116
Office of Community Services; Grants; Community Engagement; Attorney General; Appropriation
52SEC
HB 2114
OETS Hawaii Benefits Hub Working Group; Social Assistance Programs; Position; Reports; Appropriation
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