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Joy San Buenaventura
HI Senate District 2
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 446Healthcare 182Environment & Energy 181Housing 130Education 124Social Services & Welfare 122Civil Rights & Liberties 115Criminal Justice & Policing 115Agriculture 104Economy & Taxes 99Transportation & Infrastructure 97Labor & Employment 82Technology & Privacy 51Other 43Banking & Finance 39Elections & Voting 22Immigration 13Abortion & Reproductive Rights 7Gun Policy 6Defense & Military 5Veterans Affairs 5Foreign Policy & Trade 3
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HI Senate District 2 current
Hawaii |
Democratic | Nov 3, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| HI Senate District 2
Hawaii |
Democratic | Nov 4, 2014 | Nov 2, 2020 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| HI House District 4
Hawaii |
Democratic | — | Dec 31, 2020 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,017 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2592 — RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3157 — RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2866 — RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1541 — RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1853 — RELATING TO DEMENTIA. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1432 — RELATING TO CHANGES TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNING PATIENTS, THE COUNTY OF KALAWAO, AND THE KALAUPAPA… | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3132 — RELATING TO SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2861 — RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1801 — RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1969 — RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2268 — RELATING TO EQUITY. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2310 — MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1804 — RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1854 — RELATING TO COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3302 — RELATING TO HOMEMADE FOOD PRODUCTS. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2272 — RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3324 — RELATING TO MEDICAID. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3204 — RELATING TO FAMILY RESILIENCE PILOT PROGRAM. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3137 — RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2271 — RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING. | Yea | May 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3138 — RELATING TO INDEPENDENT AUDITS OF DEPOSIT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2340 — RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2505 — RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT. | Yea | Apr 30, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1864 — RELATING TO INSURANCE. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 847 — RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (523 as lead sponsor)
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SR 57
HI · —
REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH…
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SCR 147
HI · —
REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII'S…
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SCR 62
HI · —
REQUESTING THE 911 BOARD TO ESTABLISH OR UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE WORKING GROUP TO ENGAGE WITH THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS CONTINUING ACCESS ISSUES IN…
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SB 2408
HI · —
RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
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SB 2069
HI · —
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
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SB 3294
HI · —
RELATING TO WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT.
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SB 2614
HI · —
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
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SCR 90
HI · —
REQUESTING THE PLANNING OR PLANNING AND PERMITTING DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH KUPUNA-FRIENDLY BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING…
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SB 2046
HI · —
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
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SB 847
HI · —
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
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