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Brandon Elefante
HI Senate District 16
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 146Education 72Criminal Justice & Policing 63Transportation & Infrastructure 53Environment & Energy 52Labor & Employment 46Healthcare 43Social Services & Welfare 36Civil Rights & Liberties 33Economy & Taxes 31Housing 26Technology & Privacy 18Agriculture 16Banking & Finance 12Other 12Immigration 5Gun Policy 4Defense & Military 3Elections & Voting 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HI Senate District 16 current
Hawaii |
Democratic | Nov 8, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,120 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HCR 85 — URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TRANSFER PARCELS THAT MAKE UP THE EAST KAPOLEI TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT… | Yea | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 112 — REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN… | Yea | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 43 — URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL RAISED CROSSWALKS AT THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 83 — SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND TO FUND PREDEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR ANY GOVERNMENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 681 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 764 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 154 — REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI TO EXPAND THE HELE-ON SHARED RIDE PROGRAM TO SERVE THE ENTIRE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI, INCLUDING RURAL AND… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 98 — REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1334 — RELATING TO MEAT DONATION. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1524 — RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1516 — RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2567 — RELATING TO EDUCATION. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1740 — RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1842 — RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1628 — RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1929 — RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1897 — RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 793 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ASHLEIGH LOA, for a term… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 792 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHERYL CROSS, for a term… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 774 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DOUGLAS MOORE… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 779 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK PHONGSAVATH, for a… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1769 — RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. | Yea | Apr 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1888 — RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS. | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2033 — RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1713 — RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES. | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (237 as lead sponsor)
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SB 2046
HI · —
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
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SB 2667
HI · —
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
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SB 2446
HI · —
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
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SR 77
HI · —
REQUESTING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO UTILIZE BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN ALL STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, THE DESIGN OF WHICH IS FINALIZED ON OR AFTER JANUARY…
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SCR 86
HI · —
REQUESTING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO UTILIZE BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN ALL STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, THE DESIGN OF WHICH IS FINALIZED ON OR AFTER JANUARY…
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SB 2140
HI · —
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
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SCR 4
HI · —
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS BOTH THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS…
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SB 2851
HI · —
RELATING TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS.
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SB 2203
HI · —
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
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SB 2494
HI · —
RELATING TO CORRUPTION.
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