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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 606 — RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 576 — RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 201H, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 988 — RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1187 — RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. | Yea | Mar 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 139 — RELATING TO INSURANCE. | Yea | Mar 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 701 — RELATING TO TAXATION. | Yea | Mar 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 952 — RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH. | Yea | Mar 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 716 — RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Mar 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 560 — RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. | Yea | Mar 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1174 — RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT UNDER PROTEST LAWSUITS. | Yea | Mar 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 395 — RELATING TO JURY DUTY. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 127 — RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE. | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1427 — RELATING TO AVIAN INFLUENZA. | Yea | Mar 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 256 — RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. | Yea | Mar 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 244 — RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. | Yea | Mar 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 918 — RELATING TO LABELING. | Yea | Mar 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 212 — RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. | Yea | Mar 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 239 — RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE. | Yea | Mar 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 734 — RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS. | Yea | Mar 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 213 — RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. | Yea | Mar 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 784 — RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Mar 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 369 — RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 303 — RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS. | Yea | Mar 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 262 — RELATING TO PROSPECTIVE JURORS. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1033 — RELATING TO TAXATION. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | 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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