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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
Legend:
Constitutional
Unconstitutional
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% | ||||||
| Samantha DeCorte | R | 67% | ||||||
| Brandon Jc Elefante | D | 0% | ||||||
| Kurt Fevella | R | 17% | ||||||
| Carol Fukunaga | D | 0% | ||||||
| Mike Gabbard | D | 33% | ||||||
| Troy Hashimoto | D | 0% | ||||||
| Les S. Ihara | D | 0% | ||||||
| Lorraine Rodero Inouye | D | 0% | ||||||
| Dru Kanuha | D | 0% | ||||||
| Jarrett K. Keohokalole | D | 0% | ||||||
| Michelle N. Kidani | D | 0% | ||||||
| Donna Mercado Kim | D | 17% | ||||||
| Ronald D. Kouchi | D | 0% | ||||||
| Chris Kalani Lee | D | 0% | ||||||
| Angus L.K. McKelvey | D | 17% | ||||||
| Sharon Y. Moriwaki | D | 0% | ||||||
| Karl Rhoads | D | 0% | ||||||
| Herbert Richards | D | 0% | ||||||
| Joy A. San Buenaventura | D | 0% | ||||||
| Glenn Wakai | D | 0% |
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 3% |
| Republican | 55.7% |
