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Joy San Buenaventura
HI Senate District 2
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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 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 2494 — RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM. | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2095 — RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 573 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, LOU… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2050 — RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS. | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1548 — RELATING TO SENTENCING. | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1520 — RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE. | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2250 — MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES. | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2114 — RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2167 — RELATING TO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2088 — RELATING TO ADOPTIONS. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1749 — RELATING TO CESSPOOLS. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2619 — RELATING TO HOMEMADE FOOD PRODUCTS. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2173 — RELATING TO AMBULANCES. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2093 — RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2443 — RELATING TO DISASTER SERVICES. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1730 — RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2310 — MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1976 — RELATING TO DEMENTIA. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 574 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL TANOUE, for… | Not voting | Mar 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1973 — RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1519 — RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1645 — RELATING TO LIABILITY. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1972 — RELATING TO TAXATION. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2121 — RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 725 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Associate Judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals, Gubernatorial Appointee, DANIEL M… | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | fail | 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
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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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