Marcus Oshiro
Marcus R. Oshiro is a former Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 46 from 1994 to 2017. He resigned his position in September 2017 after he was appointed as chairman of the Hawaii Labor Relations Board.[1]
Biography
Oshiro's professional experience includes working as an attorney, a Management Analyst with the City and County of Honolulu, Deputy Prosecutor for the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii Consumer Unit and as a legislative aide.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Health |
| • Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Oshiro served on the following committees:
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| • Consumer Protection & Commerce |
| • Health |
| • Housing |
| • Human Services |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Oshiro served on these committees:
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| • Finance, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Oshiro served on these committees:
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| • Finance, Chair |
Issues
Campaign spending
In September 2013, it was reported by WatchDog.org, an organization of investigative journalists, that Oshiro spent $209 on a full-sized male mannequin. Oshiro responded:
"The mannequin was purchased at the downtown Macy’s clearance sale to be used when I sign wave and with other campaign activities. It is a full body male figure and stands over 6 feet tall, and I plan to use various clothing styles and poses to prompt some amusement and cheer to an otherwise mundane activity."[2]
State spending laws in the state of Hawaii allow lawmakers and candidates to purchase any items that are used for their campaigns. Campaign funds require reimbursement if any asset is also used for personal gain.[2]
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2016
Elections for the Hawaii House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Marcus Oshiro defeated Scott Noltie in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 46 general election.[3]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 46 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Marcus Oshiro Incumbent |
79.01% | 4,806 | |
| Republican | Scott Noltie | 20.99% | 1,277 | |
| Total Votes | 6,083 | |||
| Source: State of Hawaii - Office of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Marcus Oshiro ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 46 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 46 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Marcus Oshiro Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Scott Noltie ran unopposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives District 46 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 46 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Scott Noltie (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Hawaii House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Marcus R. Oshiro was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Oshiro won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46. Oshiro ran unopposed in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated Christopher Murphy (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Marcus Oshiro Incumbent |
77.9% | 4,755 | |
| Democratic | Christopher Murphy | 22.1% | 1,348 | |
| Total Votes | 6,103 | |||
2010
Oshiro won re-election to the 39th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition on September 18, 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Sam Curtis ran on the Republican ticket for this seat.[12]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 39 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Marcus Oshiro (D)
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3,769 | 62.5% | ||
| Sam Curtis (R) | 1,985 | 32.9% | ||
2008
In 2008, Oshiro won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 39th District. Oshiro ran unopposed in the election. He raised $74,571 for his campaign.[13]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Oshiro has a wife, Lauzanne.[14]
He is a member of the American Bar Association, Gushikawa Shojin Kai, Protect Kahoolawe Ohana, Wahiawa Community and Business Association, Wahiawa Hospital Association, Wahiawa Lions Club, Whitmore Community Association and Director of the Hawaii State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division.[15]
Scorecards
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2017
In 2017, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 18 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from July 12 from July 20. The legislature held its first special session from August 28 to September 1. The legislature held its second special session from September 25 to September 26. The legislature held its third special session on November 14.
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2016
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In 2016, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 20 through May 5. The Legislature held a special session from July 12 from July 20.
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2015
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In 2015, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 21 through May 7.
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2014
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In 2014, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 15 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 3.
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Recent news
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See also
- Hawaii House of Representatives
- Hawaii House Committees
- Hawaii House of Representatives District 46
- Hawaii State Legislature
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ State of Reform, "5 Things Hawaii: US Senate, Marcus Oshiro, Schatz bill," September 7, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 WatchDog.org, "HI lawmakers spend campaign cash on a mannequin, Pathfinder and other oddities," accessed October 24, 2013
- ↑ State of Hawaii, "General Election 2016 - State of Hawaii – Statewide November 8, 2016," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 State of Hawaii, "2016 Candidate Report," accessed June 10, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Hawaii.gov, "Primary Election results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed August 25, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ civilbeat.com, " Unofficial 2012 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Campaign funds," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Representative Marcus R. Oshiro," accessed October 5, 2012
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Campaign funds," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Paychecks Hawaii, "PAYCHECKS HAWAII Ratings of the 2013 Hawaii State Legislature," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Paychecks Hawaii, "PAYCHECKS HAWAII Ratings of the 2013 Hawaii State Legislature," accessed July 11, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gil Riviere (R) |
Hawaii House District 46 2012–2017 |
Succeeded by Lei Learmont (D) |
| Preceded by ' |
Hawaii House District 39 1995–2012 |
Succeeded by Ty Cullen (D) |
