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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 117 — RELATING TO DEFAMATION. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 984 — RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 401 — RELATING TO FIREARMS. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1312 — RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1667 — RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 71 — RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 253 — RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM RESERVES. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 242 — RELATING TO FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND. | Yea | Feb 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1285 — RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. | Not voting | Feb 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 382 — RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1493 — RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS. | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 771 — RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 414 — RELATING TO RESTORING ACCESS TO DISASTER-AFFECTED AREAS. | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1032 — RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE. | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 401 — RELATING TO FIREARMS. | Nay | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1478 — RELATING TO COMMERCIAL HARBORS. | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1657 — RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 363 — RELATING TO FIREARMS. | Nay | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 308 — RELATING TO FIREARMS. | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1149 — RELATING TO HATE CRIMES. | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 283 — RELATING TO BRIBERY. | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 253 — RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM RESERVES. | Nay | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1432 — RELATING TO CHANGES TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNING PATIENTS, THE COUNTY OF KALAWAO, AND THE KALAUPAPA… | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 148 — RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1166 — RELATING TO INSURANCE. | Yea | Feb 26, 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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