2023 HI Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Hawaii Legislature in 2023 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

This is our second state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.

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House Votes

1. Woke Terminology

Replaces gender-specific terminology used in certain parental and marital matters with "gender-neutral" terminology.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB109 See Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

2. Abortion

Protects and expands abortion access.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB1 Passed 4 to 1 on Mar 17, 2023 See First Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

3. State Housing

Establishes the Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program to develop low-cost residential condominium units on state-owned and county-owned land.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB865 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

4. Anti-Firearm Industry

Establishes conduct standards for the firearm industry and allows individuals and officials to sue for violations.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB426 Passed 3 to 1 on Mar 2, 2023 See Second Amendment 14th Amendment

5. Light Bulbs

Prohibits the sale of certain fluorescent lamps as a new manufactured product.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB192 Roll Call 1312156 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

6. Zero Emissions

Establishes long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in Hawaii and abroad to reduce and eliminate transportation emissions.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB1024 Roll Call 1315001 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

How did they vote?

Micah Pookela Kim Aiu
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-032
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
David A. Alcos
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-041
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Terez Amato
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-011
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Della au Belatti
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-024
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Cory M. Chun
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-035
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Elle Cochran
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-014
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Luke A. Evslin
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-016
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-036
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Ernesto M. Ganaden
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-030
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Diamond Garcia
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-042
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Andrew Takuya Garrett
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-022
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Cedric Asuega Gates
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-044
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Mark Jun Hashem
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-018
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Daniel Holt
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-029
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Natalia Hussey-Burdick
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-050
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Linda E. Ichiyama
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-032
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Greggor Ilagan
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-004
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Kirstin Ak Kahaloa
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-006
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Jeanne Kapela
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-005
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Darius K. Kila
50% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-044
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Lisa C. Kitagawa
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-048
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Bertrand Kobayashi
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-019
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Sam Kong
67% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-033
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Trish La Chica
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-037
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Nicole E. Lowen
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-006
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Lisa Marten
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-051
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Rose Martinez
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-040
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Scot Z. Matayoshi
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-049
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Lauren Cheape Matsumoto
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-045
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
John M. Mizuno
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-028
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Daynette Morikawa
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-016
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Nadine K. Nakamura
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-014
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Mark M. Nakashima
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-001
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Scott Y. Nishimoto
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-021
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Richard H K Onishi
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-003
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Amy A. Perruso
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-046
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Elijah Pierick
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-039
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Mahina M. Poepoe
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-013
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Sean Quinlan
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-047
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Scott K. Saiki
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-026
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Jackson Sayama
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-020
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Kanani Souza
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-043
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Gregg Takayama
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-034
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Jenna Takenouchi
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-027
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Adrian Tam
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-022
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
David Tarnas
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-007
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Chris Todd
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-002
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Gene Ward
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. HD-017
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Justin H. Woodson
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-009
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
Kyle T. Yamashita
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. HD-012
1. Woke Terminology
2. Abortion
3. State Housing
4. Anti-Firearm Industry
5. Light Bulbs
6. Zero Emissions
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