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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 2277 — RELATING TO HOSPITAL PRICE TRANSPARENCY. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2002 — RELATING TO WATER. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2178 — RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2386 — RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EARNINGS. | Not voting | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2567 — RELATING TO PETITIONS TO TEMPORARILY RESTRAIN AND ENJOIN HARASSMENT OF AN EMPLOYEE. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3001 — RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2698 — RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3219 — PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2982 — RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE. | Not voting | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3032 — RELATING TO BEACHES. | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2591 — RELATING TO NOISE. | Not voting | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2519 — RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. | Not voting | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2521 — RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES. | Not voting | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2970 — RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONDUCT. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 888 — RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2489 — RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. | Not voting | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2667 — RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2713 — RELATING TO PESTICIDE BUFFER ZONES. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2896 — RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2851 — RELATING TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2765 — RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2806 — RELATING TO REAL ESTATE. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2835 — RELATING TO LIQUOR. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2812 — RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SAFETY. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2665 — RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES. | Yea | Mar 3, 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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