Representative Jon Riki Karamatsu
Floor Remarks Inserted into the Journal
April 13, 2004
47th Day
House Bill 1800, House Draft 1, Senate Draft 1, Conference Draft 1
Relating to the State Budget
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support.
As a member on the House Finance Committee, I am proud to have taken part in the final passage of the State budget bill. This budget provides for the priorities of the people of Hawaii while maintaining fiscal discipline. The legislature has allocated the limited available resources of the State to meet its most critical needs, namely the reinvention of our education system, ice use abatement, and affordable prescription drugs. The appropriation contained in the State budget is a thoughtful spending plan that reflects a balanced approach to addressing the important priorities of our communities without any tax increases.
Thank you.
JON RIKI KARAMATSU 