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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 2849 — RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2972 — RELATING TO OAHU CORAL REEF RESTORATION. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2479 — RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2730 — RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2818 — RELATING TO BOATING. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2697 — RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Nay | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2695 — RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2973 — RELATING TO FISHING. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2797 — RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2795 — RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN FLAG. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2611 — RELATING TO SCHOOLS. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2922 — RELATING TO COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS. | Yea | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2575 — RELATING TO FIREARMS. | Not voting | Mar 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 702 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHELE KUAHINE… | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 538 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALLEN NOVAK… | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 563 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, SARAH ANTONE, for a… | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 711 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARISSA CELESTE, for a term to… | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 551 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, AMANDA LUNING, for… | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 557 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, HANNAH PRESTON-PITA, for… | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 529 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee… | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 546 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee… | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 549 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, REIKO NAKAMOTO, for a term to… | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 548 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEVIN KANEKO, for a term to expire… | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 533 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, LAURA… | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 569 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CYNTHIA MEW, for a term to expire… | Yea | Mar 2, 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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