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Brenton Awa
HI Senate District 23
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 33Housing 19Economy & Taxes 15Criminal Justice & Policing 8Education 8Elections & Voting 7Environment & Energy 7Healthcare 6Agriculture 5Civil Rights & Liberties 5Social Services & Welfare 5Transportation & Infrastructure 5Defense & Military 4Other 4Labor & Employment 3Foreign Policy & Trade 2Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HI Senate District 23 current
Hawaii |
Republican | Nov 8, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,238 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 79 — ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 587 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT WOTRING, for a term to expire… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 593 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Naturopathic Medicine, Gubernatorial Nominee, BRITTA ZIMMER, for a term… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 772 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHELE LEFEBVRE, for a term to… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 676 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DENISE… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 511 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, HARRY… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 134 — URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DUST MONITORING STATIONS IN AND AROUND WAIMANALO GULCH TO… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 29 — ESTABLISHING THE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM DESIGN WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE STRUCTURE AND… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 678 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARSHALL URRUTIA, for a… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 39 — ESTABLISHING THE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM DESIGN WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE STRUCTURE AND… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 580 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTOPHER WOO, for a term to expire… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 578 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL BASTA JR., for a… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 592 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Pest Control Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERRANCE MANAGO, for a term to expire… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 586 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JERRY NISHEK, for a term to expire… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 582 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, SEAN SCANLAN, for a term to expire… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 591 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT COLLINS, for a term… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 590 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NOLAN MIYAHIRA, for a term… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 581 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, GERI YOUNG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 142 — URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DUST MONITORING STATIONS IN AND AROUND WAIMANALO GULCH TO… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 746 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CODY SULA, for a term to expire… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 589 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALBERT DENIS, for a term… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 771 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES GOMES, for a term… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 583 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHERRIE TAKUSHI-ISARA, for a term to… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 677 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAUL BADUA, JR., for a term… | Yea | Mar 30, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 83 — REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES. | Not voting | Mar 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (59 as lead sponsor)
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SR 141
HI · —
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO OBTAIN A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXEMPTION FROM THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR REGISTERED MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS AND…
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SB 1239
HI · —
RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.
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SCR 13
HI · —
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
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SB 1238
HI · —
PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO MAKE INCUMBENT LEGISLATORS TEMPORARILY INELIGIBLE FOR SERVICE BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE NATIVE…
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SB 242
HI · —
RELATING TO FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND.
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SCR 16
HI · —
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE MONEYS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS PURSUANT TO ACT 279, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
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SB 2820
HI · —
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 3.5, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH SALARY INCREASE LIMITS FOR JUSTICES AND JUDGES OF…
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SR 13
HI · —
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS’ PAPER LEASE SYSTEM.
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SCR 15
HI · —
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS’ PAPER LEASE SYSTEM.
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SR 14
HI · —
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE MONEYS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS PURSUANT TO ACT 279, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
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