• Speaker of the House of Representatives (1999-present)
• Chair, House Finance Committee & Vice-Chair, Legislative Management Committee (1993-1998)
• Vice-Chair, House Finance Committee & Vice-Chair, Legislative Management Committee (1991-1992)
• Vice-Chair, House Agriculture Committee & Member, Finance Committee (1989-1990)
• Vice-Chair, House Higher Education Committee & Vice-Chair, Agriculture Committee (1987-1988)
• Chair, House Water, Land Use, Development & Hawaiian Affairs Committee; & Vice-Chair, Education Committee (1983-1986)
• Chair, House Tourism Committee (1981-1982)
• Chair, House Culture & Arts Committee (1977-1980)
• Elected to State House of Representatives, (1976)

Community Activities
• City Bank Board of Directors
• Governor's Committee Commemorating the Chinese Bicentennial
• Hong Kong Business Association
• Kaimuki Professional & Business Association
• Pacific Rim Foundation, Board of Directors
• Palolo Community Council
• Palolo Lions Club
• Saint Louis Heights Community Association