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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 1653 — RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED. | Yea | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 635 — RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY. | Yea | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 998 — RELATING TO THE HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL. | Yea | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 700 — RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. | Yea | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1408 — RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT. | Yea | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 239 — RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. | Yea | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1656 — RELATING TO PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER. | Yea | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 161 — RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITTING AND INSPECTION. | Not voting | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2 — RELATING TO TREES. | Yea | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 711 — RELATING TO GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS. | Yea | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1081 — RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE BUDGET OFFICE. | Yea | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 239 — RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. | Yea | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 381 — RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS. | Yea | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1405 — RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1553 — RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS. | Yea | Feb 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1495 — RELATING TO HEARING AIDS. | Yea | Feb 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1520 — RELATING TO FAMILY. | Yea | Feb 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1424 — RELATING TO CREDENTIALING OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. | Yea | Feb 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1426 — RELATING TO EMERGENCY AEROMEDICAL SERVICES. | Yea | Feb 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 534 — RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. | Not voting | Feb 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1425 — RELATING TO THE STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. | Yea | Feb 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1494 — RELATING TO HEARING AIDS. | Yea | Feb 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1419 — RELATING TO ACT 253, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2023. | Yea | Feb 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1423 — RELATING TO AMENDING SECTION 323D-54, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO EXEMPT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FROM CERTIFICATE OF NEED REQUIREMENTS. | Yea | Feb 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1421 — RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS. | Yea | Feb 3, 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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