J
Jeanné Kapela
HI House District 5
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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 206Education 92Environment & Energy 80Economy & Taxes 72Healthcare 67Social Services & Welfare 64Housing 51Civil Rights & Liberties 40Agriculture 38Criminal Justice & Policing 38Labor & Employment 38Transportation & Infrastructure 34Other 29Technology & Privacy 18Banking & Finance 9Elections & Voting 9Defense & Military 5Abortion & Reproductive Rights 4Foreign Policy & Trade 3Immigration 3Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HI House District 5 current
Hawaii |
Democratic | Nov 3, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (518 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SB 3007 — RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2339 — RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1661 — RELATING TO CAFETERIA PLANS. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2802 — RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3238 — RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1815 — RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3229 — RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1515 — RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 165 — DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE. | Yea | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 99 — CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT ARTS AND CULTURE ENGAGEMENT AND RELATED… | Yea | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 94 — ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE. | Yea | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 22 — RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RESTORATION OF AHUʻENA HEIAU AND AFFIRMING ITS UNPARALLELED ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL, POLITICAL… | Yea | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 112 — REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION… | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 194 — URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII. | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 56 — RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 140 — URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AS A PRIMARY STRATEGY… | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 140 — URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AS A PRIMARY STRATEGY… | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 197 — REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT… | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 200 — REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MICRO-CREDENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM DEVELOPED IN… | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 203 — URGING THIS BODY TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE SUPPORT SYSTEMS AVAILABLE TO STATE PUBLIC CHARTER… | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 112 — REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION… | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 201 — REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REISSUE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PROGRAM CONTRACTORS AND PREQUALIFIED… | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 196 — REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PROPOSAL FOR A TIERED, COORDINATED, AND STANDARDIZED BELL SCHEDULE FRAMEWORK FOR… | Not voting | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 177 — REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 85 — REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN… | Yea | Apr 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (423 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1934
HI · —
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
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HB 1565
HI · —
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
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HB 2426
HI · —
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
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HCR 101
HI · —
NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHEʻE III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT.
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HR 97
HI · —
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO COMPILE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF RECOMMENDED SAFE PATIENT STAFFING RATIOS FOR ALL NURSING SPECIALTIES AND…
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HB 276
HI · —
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
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HB 1891
HI · —
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
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HR 146
HI · —
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI TO EXPAND THE HELE-ON SHARED RIDE PROGRAM TO SERVE THE ENTIRE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI, INCLUDING RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS SUCH AS…
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HB 1893
HI · —
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
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HB 2167
HI · —
RELATING TO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS.
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