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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 1974 — RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1643 — RELATING TO PHARMACY. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1550 — RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1875 — RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1871 — RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1898 — RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1858 — RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1966 — RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SPECIAL FUND. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1626 — RELATING TO YOUTH PENALTIES. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1573 — RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Mar 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1700 — RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1777 — RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1975 — RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING. | Yea | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1854 — RELATING TO COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS. | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2319 — RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2314 — RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS OF CARE. | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1804 — RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING. | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2576 — RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS. | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1864 — RELATING TO INSURANCE. | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 561 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANDREW SABANAL, for a… | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 735 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants… | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 555 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARGARET JACKSON, for a term to… | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1801 — RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES. | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2505 — RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT. | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1591 — RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. | Yea | Mar 18, 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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