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Complete Vote History
Universal Vaccine Program Senate
SB1434 Universal Vaccine Program (passed 23 to 2 on 5/2/2025). 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.
Mandatory Helmet Requirement Senate
SB30 Mandatory Helmet Requirement (passed 22 to 3 on 4/30/2025). 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.
SB30 Mandatory Helmet Requirement (passed 22 to 3 on 4/30/2025). 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.
Free School Meals Senate
SB1300 Free School Meals (passed 25 to 0 on 4/30/2025). Establishes a program administered by the Hawaii Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to low income students in public schools.
UN Law of the Sea Treaty Senate
SCR157 UN Law of the Sea Treaty (passed 23 to 2 on 4/3/2025). 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.
SCR157 UN Law of the Sea Treaty (passed 23 to 2 on 4/3/2025). 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.
“Ghost Gun” Ban Senate
HB392 “Ghost Gun” Ban (passed 22 to 3 on 3/31/2025). 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.
HB392 “Ghost Gun” Ban (passed 22 to 3 on 3/31/2025). 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.
SB350 Contraception State Constitutional Amendment (passed 21 to 4 on 3/4/2025). 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.
SB350 Contraception State Constitutional Amendment (passed 21 to 4 on 3/4/2025). 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.
Draconian Noise Regulation Senate
SB3011 Draconian Noise Regulation (Passed 22 to 3 on 5/1/2024). Prohibits operating weed whackers within 100 feet of residential zones, with exceptions for government entities during emergencies, and extends permissible usage times for leaf blowers and weed whackers in or near residential zones
SB3011 Draconian Noise Regulation (Passed 22 to 3 on 5/1/2024). Prohibits operating weed whackers within 100 feet of residential zones, with exceptions for government entities during emergencies, and extends permissible usage times for leaf blowers and weed whackers in or near residential zones
Speed Enforcement Cameras Senate
SB2443 Speed Enforcement Cameras (Passed 21 to 4 on 5/1/2024). Authorizes the use of fixed speed cameras in up to 10 school zones statewide, allowing the state or counties to administer the system.
SB2753 State and Federal Code Alignment (Passed 25 to 0 on 5/1/2024). Aligns Hawaii's building codes with federal EPA regulations by allowing substitute refrigerants, supporting climate goals and easing compliance with the phasedown of HFCs under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020.
SB2753 State and Federal Code Alignment (Passed 25 to 0 on 5/1/2024). Aligns Hawaii's building codes with federal EPA regulations by allowing substitute refrigerants, supporting climate goals and easing compliance with the phasedown of HFCs under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020.
School Food Cost Increase Senate
SB3091 Food Cost Increase (Passed 25 to 0 on 5/1/2024). Allocated an emergency appropriation of $20 million to the state Department of Education to address a significant shortfall in its school food service operations.
SB3125 Consent and Medical Care for Minors (Passed 21 to 3 on 4/25/2024). Allows minors aged 14 and older to consent to medical care related to sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and preventive measures like HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis without requiring parental approval.
SB3125 Consent and Medical Care for Minors (Passed 21 to 3 on 4/25/2024). Allows minors aged 14 and older to consent to medical care related to sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and preventive measures like HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis without requiring parental approval.
Weapons Ban Expansion Senate
SB3196 Weapons Ban Expansion (Passed 17 to 8 on 3/5/2024). Amends the prohibition on certain assault weapons to include .50 caliber rifles and assault-weapon attachments.
Climate Change Senate
SB1417 Climate Change (Passed 24 to 1 on 5/4/2023). 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.
SB1417 Climate Change (Passed 24 to 1 on 5/4/2023). 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.
Socialized Housing Senate
SB898 Socialized Housing (Passed 25 to 0 on 5/4/2024). Expands the state rent supplement program for kupuna aged 62 and older who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Woke Terminology Senate
SB Woke Terminology (Passed 22 to 3 on 5/2/2023). Replaces gender-specific terminology used in certain parental and marital matters with "gender-neutral" terminology.
2nd Amendment Restrictions Senate
SB1230 2nd Amendment Restrictions (Passed 22 to 3 on 5/2/2023). Prohibits firearms in specified locations, mandates carrying a license, and restricts leaving firearms unsecured in vehicles.
Anti-Firearm Industry Senate
HB426 Anti-Firearm Industry (Passed 21 to 3 on 4/11/2023). Establishes conduct standards for the firearm industry and allows individuals and officials to sue for violations.
