Trish La Chica

Trish La Chica

Representative

Hawaii HD-037

Democrat

F

6%

Freedom Score

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Issue Scores

Session Voting Records

Reports

2025-2026 Regular Session

Hawaii: House

Score: 8

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. The Hawaii State Department of Health is authorized to set rules for implementation, and the program includes purchasing, distributing, and maintaining a vaccine stockpile.

Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes

SB1434 Roll Call 1558616 See Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

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 noncompliance.

Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes

SB30 Roll Call 1557739 See Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

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. The program is funded through state appropriations starting on July 1, 2025.

Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes

SB1300 Roll Call 1557752 See Fifth Amendment Declaration of Independence

UN Global Plastics Treaty

Encourages the State of Hawaii to adopt recommendations from the UN Global Plastics Treaty and the Rapa Nui Summit Declaration to address plastic pollution, climate justice, and sustainable development.

Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes

SCR132 Roll Call 1531721 See Article I Section 10 Article II Section 2 10th Amendment

“Assault Weapon” Ban

Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit the manufacture, sale, transfer, possession, or importation of "assault weapons."

Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes

HB893 See Second Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

Vote-by-mail Extension

Extends the deadline for mail-in voter registration from 30 days to 10 days prior to a primary or general election.

Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes

HB408 Roll Call 1515345 See Article I Section 4 Article IV Declaration of Independence

State and Federal Code Alignment

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.

Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes

SB2753 Roll Call 1435425 See Article I Section 8 Article VI 10th Amendment Declaration of Independence

Ammunition Age Restriction

Prohibits individuals from selling ammunition to a person under the age of 21. Additionally, it prohibits individuals under the age of 21vfrom owning, possessing, or controlling ammunition.

Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes

SB2845 Roll Call 1431506 See Second Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

Biosecurity Emergency Powers

Allows the state Department of Agriculture, with the governor's approval, to declare a "biosecurity emergency" in response to outbreaks of invasive pests or organisms that threaten the state's economy or environment.

Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes

SB572 Roll Call 1435591 See Article IV Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment

ERIC Membership

Requires the Hawaii Office of Elections to apply for membership with the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).

Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes

SB2240 Roll Call 1433946 See Article I Section 4 Fourth Amendment 10th Amendment Declaration of Independence

Woke Law Enforcement

Sets a statewide goal for each law-enforcement agency to increase the employment of female officers to 30% by 2030, and mandates that agencies actively recruit from diverse backgrounds, including schools of social work, to enhance diversity within the force.

Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes

HB2231 Roll Call 1435443 See 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

Raw Milk

Legalizes the direct sale of raw milk and raw-milk products from producers to consumers for human consumption, under specific conditions. It also allowed raw goat milk sales for pet use.

Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes

HB1989 See Article I Section 8 Fifth Amendment 10th Amendment 14th Amendment Article VI

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