Since being elected in 2006, Rep. Har has introduced and co-introduced numerous bills which have become law. Below are some of her legislative accomplishments.
Legislative Accomplishments, 2007 — 2010
Consumer Protection (HB776) Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice in trade or commerce for a ticket broker to fail to disclose fees charged when a consumer uses a credit card to purchase tickets. Requires brokers to refund all service fees paid when an event is cancelled. Signed into law 6/15/07.
Education (HB777) Expands the Hawaii Educator loan forgiveness program to recruit and retain qualified teachers in hard-to-fill positions and in schools in rural areas. Became law 7/10/07.
Transportation (HB895) Allows counties to use funds from the highway beautification and disposal of abandoned or derelict vehicles funds to defray costs associated with the storage of abandoned or derelict vehicles. Became law 7/10/07.
Smart Growth Development (HB2523) Requires the Land Use Commission to consider county general plans or development plans when reclassifying lands to ensure development is done in accordance with county general and development plans. Signed into law 4/22/08.
Copper Theft (HB2589) Requires scrap dealers and recyclers to pay for copper purchases by check in order to deter copper theft. Signed into law 5/22/08.
Job Creation in Kapolei (HB2739) Provides businesses located within an enterprise zone a declining tax credit for seven years, with an agreement to increase employment by 10% an-nually. New businesses get a three-year tax credit and are not required to increase employ-ment until the 4th—7th years, in which employment must increase by 15% annually. Signed into law 6/5/08.
Military (HB2605) Exempts the vehicle weight tax for one noncommercial vehicle registered to an active member of the National Guard, military reserve, or armed service, including the Coast Guard. Signed into law 6/5/08.
Drunk Driving (HB3377) Requires the installation of an ignition interlock device on the vehicle of a person arrested for driving under the influence. Signed into law 6/13/08; effective 1/1/11.
Transportation Infrastructure (SB715) Ensures balanced transportation planning between State and Counties and contains recommendations of the 2007 Task Force on Smart Growth Development, of which Rep. Har was Chair. Signed into law 4/30/09.
HOV/Zipper Lanes (SB714) Allows all motor vehicles, regardless of number of persons on board, to use HOV/zipper lanes when one or more lanes have been shut down by law en-forcement officers or emergency services personnel due to accidents. Signed into law 6/1/09.
POW-MIA Flag (HB2383) Recognizes and honors the extraordinary heroism of the brave men and women who risked or sacrificed their lives or their freedom in the past, as well as those who place their lives in harm’s way on a daily basis in Afghanistan and Iraq, by flying the Pris-oner of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag at the state capitol and state department of defense headquarters on six holidays – Armed Forces Day; Memorial Day; Flag Day; July 4th; National POW-MIA Recognition Day; and Veterans Day. Signed into law 4/20/10.
Infrastructure Funds Secured for the 40th District
As a member of the Finance Committee for the past four years, Representative Har has worked hard to secure vital funds for infrastructure projects benefiting our district, including:
Roads
| North/South Road Extension (2009-10) | $15,000,000 |
| North/South Road (2007) | $55,000,000 |
| H-1 PM Zipperlane (2007) | $5,000,000 |
| Fort Barrette Road Widening (2007-08) | $20,200,000 |
| East-West Collector Road (2007) | $17,225,000 |
| H-1 Kunia Interchange Improvements (2009) | $780,000 |
| TOTAL | $113,205,000 |
Infrastructure and Agriculture
| Kapolei Judiciary Complex (2007-2008) | $34,425,000 |
| Multipurpose R&D Facility to Produce Value-Added Agricultural Products (2009) | $4,502,000 |
| Kunia Agricultural Park (2007) | $250,000 |
| Waiahole Reservoir Improvements (2008) | $163,000 |
| Waiahole Reservoir Improvements (2009-10) | $6,295,000 |
| TOTAL | $45,635,000 |
Grants-In-Aid
| Kapolei High School Malama Learning Center (2007-08) | $775,000 |
| Kipuka INPEACE Project (2009) | $1,500,000 |
| Easter Seals Nāpuakea Service Center (2009) | $275,000 |
| Easter Seals Hawaii (2007) | $1,000,000 |
| Salvation Army Kroc Community Center (2007) | $1,500,000 |
| American Box Car Racing International (2007) | $75,000 |
| Makakilo Baptist Church Preschool (2008) | $200,000 |
| TOTAL | $5,325,000 |
Education
| University of Hawaii West Oahu (2010) | $48,000,000 |
| University of Hawaii West Oahu (2007) | $135,000,000 |
| Barbers Point Elementary School (2010) | $1,026,000 |
| Island Pacific Academy (2008—Special Purpose Revenue Bond) | $30,000,000 |
| Kalei`opu`u Elementary School (2010) | $100,000 |
| Kalei`opu`u Elementary School (2009) | $450,000 |
| Kalei`opu`u Elementary School (2007) | $635,000 |
| Kapolei II Elementary School (2009) | $3,520,000 |
| Mauka Lani Elementary School (2009) | $450,000 |
| Mauka Lani Elementary School (2007) | $475,000 |
| TOTAL | $219,656,000 |
Kalaeloa/Barbers Point
| Barbers Point Harbor Improvements (2009-10) | $25,150,000 |
| Barbers Point Harbor Channel and Turning Basin Improvements (2009-10) | $1,500,000 |
| Barbers Point Harbor (2008) | $6,600,000 |
| Kalaeloa Airport Facility Improvements (2009-10) | $22,500,000 |
| Kalaeloa Airport Facility Improvements (2007) | $6,455,000 |
| Kalaeloa Building 19 Restoration (2009-10) | $5,900,000 |
| Kalaeloa Safety Improvements (2007-08) | $1,100,000 |
| Pacific Aerospace Training Center, Hangar 111 (2007) | $3,288,000 |
| Mail Distribution Center, Kalaeloa (2009-10) | $1,175,000 |
| TOTAL | $67,780,000 |
Representative Har in the Community
In addition to her work at the legislature advocating for essential funding and passing legislation that positively impacts the community, Representative Har has worked hard on many other projects that have made our community a better place to live, work and play over the last four years. Some of these achievements include:
- Securing a new facility in Kapolei for the United States Post Office
- Graffiti paint-out projects
- Bringing Kama`aina Kids to Kapolei
- Negotiating with the Navy to lease the bowling center and recreational fields in Kalaeloa for public use
- Resolving issues on Kapolei Parkway, allowing motorists and school buses to utilize alternate roads
- Advising various religious organizations on land use issues and securing sites for future construction
- Assisting residents with dust claims
- Mediating issues with farmers and developers to ensure balanced land use in the community
- Soliciting renewable energy companies to bring business to Kapolei
- Participating in Read-Aloud and Career Days at all of our District 40 schools
