It will be interesting to see if Tokuda brings life to the sometimes moribund Senate labor committees (in their various forms). Most of the action on oversight and innovation when it comes to labor and workforce development has been in the House, with innovative labor chairs like Rep. Nakashima taking the reigns. 

One thing is for sure - don't count Tokuda out by any means. She cut her teeth on the biggest issue in this town and will most likely be a contender for higher office, despite this move.