Colleen Hanabusa
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| Colleen Hanabusa | |
| Hawaii State Senate District 21 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1998 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Senate website |
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Colleen W. Hanabusa (b. May 4, 1951) is a Democratic state senator in the Hawaii Senate, representing the 21st district.
Education
Hanabusa earned her BA in Economics and Sociology from the University of Hawaii in 1973. She went on to receive her MA in Sociology from the University of Hawaii in 1975. She then earned her JD from William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii in 1977.
Professional experience
Hanabusa was owner/attorney of Colleen Hanabua Sakurai from 1978 to 1980. She worked as Partner/Attorney for Koshiba and Young Law Office from 1980 to 1990. She then worked as owner/attorney for Sakurai and Sing, AAL, ALC, from 1990 to 1998. She has been owner/attorney of Colleen Hanabusa, AALLC, since 1998.
Political experience
Hanabusa was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives, District 2, Hawaii, in 2006. He joined the Hawaii State Senate in 1998 and has served in that position since. From 2003 to 2007 he was Senate Majority Leader. He has served as Senate President since 2007, representing the 21st district.
Personal life
Hanabusa is engaged.
External links
- Official Hawaii Senate profile
- Profile on Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
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