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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 1421 — RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 717 — RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1074 — RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1439 — RELATING TO NUISANCES. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 157 — RELATING TO ANTITRUST. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 984 — RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1660 — RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1662 — RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 252 — RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1517 — RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 145 — RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1033 — RELATING TO TAXATION. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 371 — RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1257 — RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIME. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 802 — RELATING TO INSURANCE. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 11 — RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT NEAR UTILITY LINES. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1002 — RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1064 — RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 137 — RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1496 — RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS. | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1509 — RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. | Yea | Feb 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1022 — RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT. | Yea | Feb 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 83 — RELATING TO HOTELS. | Yea | Feb 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1408 — RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT. | Yea | Feb 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1099 — RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS. | Yea | Feb 21, 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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