Jon Karamatsu
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Jon Riki Karamatsu is a Democratic
member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
, representing the state's 41st district since 2002.
On October 16, 2007, at about 1:15 a.m., Karamatsu lost control of his vehicle and struck a concrete pillar while travelling west-bound on the Moanalua Freeway. Karamatsu failed a police sobriety test and was found to have a blood alcohol content
of .171 - more than twice the legal limit of .08. Karamatsu had previously been cited by law enforcement for speeding violations.
As a result of the October 2007 incident, Karamatsu stepped down from his position as Vice Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives.
In November 2008, it was announced that Karamatsu will serve as Chair of the House Judiciary Committee.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
Hawaii House of Representatives
The Hawaii House of Representatives is the lower house of the Hawaii State Legislature. Accord to Article III, Section 3 of the Hawaii Constitution, amended during the 1978 constitutional convention, the House of Representatives consists of 51 members representing an equal amount of districts...
, representing the state's 41st district since 2002.
On October 16, 2007, at about 1:15 a.m., Karamatsu lost control of his vehicle and struck a concrete pillar while travelling west-bound on the Moanalua Freeway. Karamatsu failed a police sobriety test and was found to have a blood alcohol content
Blood alcohol content
Blood alcohol content , also called blood alcohol concentration, blood ethanol concentration, or blood alcohol level is most commonly used as a metric of alcohol intoxication for legal or medical purposes....
of .171 - more than twice the legal limit of .08. Karamatsu had previously been cited by law enforcement for speeding violations.
As a result of the October 2007 incident, Karamatsu stepped down from his position as Vice Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives.
In November 2008, it was announced that Karamatsu will serve as Chair of the House Judiciary Committee.
External links
- Hawaii House of Representatives - Jon Karamatsu official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Jon Karamatsu (HI) profile
- Follow the Money - Jon Karamatsu