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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Senate Votes
1. Anti-Firearm Industry
Establishes conduct standards for the firearm industry and allows individuals and officials to sue for violations.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Woke Terminology
Replaces gender-specific terminology used in certain parental and marital matters with "gender-neutral" terminology.
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Constitutional Vote: No
3. Abortion
Protects and expands abortion access.
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. 2nd Amendment Restrictions
Prohibits firearms in specified locations, mandates carrying a license, and restricts leaving firearms unsecured in vehicles.
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Constitutional Vote: No
5. Socialized Housing
Expands the state rent supplement program for kupuna aged 62 and older who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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Constitutional Vote: No
6. Climate Change
Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to consider the impacts of climate change, sea level rise, and climate-resilient development in the design and siting of buildings in the Kakaako and Kalaeloa community development districts.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
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Did not vote
| Name | Party | Score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry J.C. Aquino | D | 0% | ||||||
| Brenton Awa | R | 83% | ||||||
| Stanley Chang | D | 0% | ||||||
| Donovan Dela Cruz | D | 0% | ||||||
| Lynn Decoite | D | 0% | ||||||
| Brandon Jc Elefante | D | 0% | ||||||
| Kurt Fevella | R | 67% | ||||||
| Carol Fukunaga | D | 0% | ||||||
| Mike Gabbard | D | 67% | ||||||
| Les S. Ihara | D | 0% | ||||||
| Lorraine Rodero Inouye | D | 0% | ||||||
| Dru Kanuha | D | 0% | ||||||
| Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran | D | 0% | ||||||
| Jarrett K. Keohokalole | D | 0% | ||||||
| Michelle N. Kidani | D | 0% | ||||||
| Donna Mercado Kim | D | 0% | ||||||
| Ronald D. Kouchi | D | 0% | ||||||
| Chris Kalani Lee | D | 0% | ||||||
| Angus L.K. McKelvey | D | 0% | ||||||
| Sharon Y. Moriwaki | D | 0% | ||||||
| Karl Rhoads | D | 0% | ||||||
| Herbert Richards | D | 0% | ||||||
| Joy A. San Buenaventura | D | 0% | ||||||
| Maile S L Shimabukuro | D | 0% | ||||||
| Glenn Wakai | D | 0% |
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 2.9% |
| Republican | 75% |
