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Joy San Buenaventura
HI Senate District 2
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Issue areas
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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 |
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| HB 2576 — RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1550 — RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1728 — RELATING TO RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2852 — RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2319 — RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1548 — RELATING TO SENTENCING. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1334 — RELATING TO MEAT DONATION. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1518 — RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2175 — RELATING TO DISPOSABLE ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2108 — RELATING TO JURISDICTION. | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1959 — RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 3136 — RELATING TO LEAD MATERIALS IN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE. | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 801 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Chief Justice of the Hawai'i State Supreme Court, Gubernatorial Appointee, VLADIMIR P… | Nay | Apr 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 32 — REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO FORMULATE A PLAN TO CREATE PLACES OF SHELTER FOR… | Yea | Apr 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1752 — RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1516 — RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 797 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Circuit Court Judge of the Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit (Island of Kauaʻi)… | Not voting | Apr 22, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 796 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Circuit Court Judge of the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit (Island of Maui)… | Not voting | Apr 22, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 33 — ENCOURAGING HAWAIʻI COUNTY, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PUAKŌ COMMUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT HILO, AND OTHER… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 193 — REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 32 — REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO FORMULATE A PLAN TO CREATE PLACES OF SHELTER FOR… | Yea | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 18 — REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A HOSPICE WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE TRENDS AND REGULATIONS IN THE HOSPICE INDUSTRY. | Yea | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 173 — URGING MAUI HEALTH SYSTEM TO COLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ESTABLISH A FULL-TIME MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI. | Yea | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 105 — REQUESTING THE CENTER FOR NURSING TO COMPILE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF RECOMMENDED SAFE PATIENT STAFFING STRATEGIES AND RATIOS FOR ALL… | Yea | Apr 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 750 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRACI FUJITA, for a… | Not voting | Apr 17, 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
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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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