http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=iharaUpdates from Hawaii State Senator Les Ihara Jr.en-usWed, 12 Oct 2011 10:14:46 -1000ItemID245http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=iharaSenator Les Ihara, Jr. currently serves as Majority Policy Leader and co-chairs the Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place. He also sits as a member on the Human Services, Energy and Environment, and Judiciary and Labor committees. <br> <br> Senator Ihara represents Hawai`i's 9th Senatorial District and has served in the Hawai`i State Senate since 1994. Ihara represented Palolo, Kaimuki, Kapahulu, and Diamond Head communities as a State Representative from 1986 to 1994. <br> <br> Born on April 19, 1951, Senator Ihara is a graduate from Mid Pacific Institute and received a B.A. in Liberal Studies from the University of Hawai`i.<br> <br> <u>Experience:</u><br> &#149; State Senate, 1994 to 2010<br> &#149; House of Representatives, 1986-1994<br> &#149; 1978 Constitutional Convention, Delegate and Vice President<br> &#149; Senate Majority Leader and Floor Leader<br> &#149; House Majority Floor Leader<br> &#149; House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Chair<br> &#149; Legislative Access Committee, Co-Chair<br>2010-12-09T16:25:00-10:00ItemID70http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=iharaSenator Les Ihara, Jr. currently serves as Majority Policy Leader and co-chairs the Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place. He also sits as a member on the Human Services, Commerce and Consumer Protection, and Energy and Environment committees. 2010-08-06T09:47:00-10:00