2025 HI Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Hawaii Legislature in 2025 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

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Senate Votes

1. Universal Vaccine Program

Establishes a universal vaccine program under the Hawaii Department of Health to provide vaccines, such as those for influenza and COVID-19, to all residents.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB1434 Roll Call 1558617 See Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement

Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require all operators and passengers of motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds to wear safety helmets. This bill eliminates exemptions for individuals over 18 and imposes fines for non-compliance to increase public safety by reducing head injuries.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB30 Roll Call 1557740 See Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

3. Free School Meals

Establishes a program administered by the Hawaii Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to low income students in public schools.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB1300 Roll Call 1478442 See Fifth Amendment Declaration of Independence

4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty

Urges Hawaii to adopt the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), a treaty establishing international rules for ocean governance.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SCR157 Roll Call 1531783 See Article I Section 10 Article II Section 2

5. “Ghost Gun” Ban

Prohibits the manufacture, sale, possession, transfer, or acquisition of unserialized "ghost gun" firearms. This legislation imposes felony penalties for violations, and requires existing owners to serialize or dispose of such firearms by January 1, 2026.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB392 Roll Call 1522030 See Second Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment

Proposes an amendment to Article I of the Hawaii State Constitution to establish a right to contraception that protects a person's ability to obtain contraceptives and access contraception-related services.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB350 Roll Call 1493451 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

How did they vote?

Henry J.C. Aquino
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-019
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Brenton Awa
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Stanley Chang
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-009
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Donovan Dela Cruz
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-022
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Lynn Decoite
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-007
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Samantha DeCorte
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Brandon Jc Elefante
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-016
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Kurt Fevella
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-019
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Carol Fukunaga
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-011
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Mike Gabbard
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-020
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Troy Hashimoto
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-005
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Les S. Ihara
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-010
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Lorraine Rodero Inouye
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-004
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Dru Kanuha
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-003
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Jarrett K. Keohokalole
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-024
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Michelle N. Kidani
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-018
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Donna Mercado Kim
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-014
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Ronald D. Kouchi
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-008
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Chris Kalani Lee
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-025
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Angus L.K. McKelvey
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-006
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Sharon Y. Moriwaki
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-012
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Karl Rhoads
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-013
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Herbert Richards
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-004
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Joy A. San Buenaventura
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-002
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
Glenn Wakai
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-015
1. Universal Vaccine Program
2. Mandatory Helmet Requirement
3. Free School Meals
4. UN Law of the Sea Treaty
5. “Ghost Gun” Ban
6. Contraception State Constitutional Amendment
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