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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 1705 — RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY. | Yea | Mar 16, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2698 — RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2964 — RELATING TO PROPERTY INSURANCE. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2737 — RELATING TO BRIBERY. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2248 — RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2530 — RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2517 — RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2463 — RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2149 — RELATING TO FAMILY. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2518 — RELATING TO ASSAULT AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3251 — RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3071 — RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 560 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, GEOFFREY HICKS, for a… | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 712 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, KATHLEEN MERRIAM, for a term to… | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 542 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAIME GAGNON, for a… | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 688 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, RAELENE TENNO, for a… | Yea | Mar 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 550 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID WADSWORTH, for a term to… | Yea | Mar 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2927 — RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. | Yea | Mar 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 558 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, AMY FEELEY-AUSTIN, for a… | Yea | Mar 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 706 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kaua'i Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee… | Yea | Mar 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 547 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RENA SHIMATA, for a term to expire… | Yea | Mar 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 700 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ED CHEVY, for a term… | Yea | Mar 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 716 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission… | Yea | Mar 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 530 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDY PAIK, for a… | Yea | Mar 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 534 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, ASHLEY NISHIHARA, for a term to… | Yea | Mar 6, 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
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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